Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
19 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Hyman Thorebourne's commander’s error or incompetence, but Hyman Thorebourne survive. |
1 |
19 |
Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
2 |
26 |
Injured |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
3 |
27 |
Hyman Thorebourne is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
4 |
27 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
4 |
31 |
Spent the college years partying. |
4 |
31 |
Graduated. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
40 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
45 |
A sudden war destroys Hyman Thorebourne's trade routes and contacts, forcing Hyman Thorebourne to flee that region of space. |
8 |
45 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
9 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
9 |
45 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
45 |
Switched to Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Force Commander and previous rank. |
9 |
48 |
Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
10 |
48 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
49 |
Hyman Thorebourne run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
11 |
49 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
50 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hyman Thorebourne's Contacts or Allies betrays Hyman Thorebourne, ending Hyman Thorebourne's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
12 |
50 |
Retired. |
12 |
52 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
63 |
Injured. |
16 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
70 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
74 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |