Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
20 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Lowell Hicks's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
28 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Lowell Hicks into bankruptcy. Lowell Hicks salvages what Lowell Hicks can. |
4 |
28 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
4 |
32 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
4 |
32 |
Graduated with honors. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
39 |
Lowell Hicks's ship is damaged, and Lowell Hicks have to hitch-hike Lowell Hicks's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
39 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
7 |
42 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
8 |
45 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Lowell Hicks a minor celebrity |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
9 |
48 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Lowell Hicks's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
10 |
52 |
Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
10 |
52 |
Gain a contact |
10 |
55 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 3. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
11 |
58 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Lowell Hicks a minor celebrity |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 4. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
12 |
63 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
12 |
63 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 5 with the new title Famous Performer. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
13 |
64 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Lowell Hicks's homeworld. |
13 |
67 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
14 |
71 |
Accused of a crime |
14 |
71 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Became a Prisoner (Fixer). |
15 |
72 |
Special Duty. |
15 |
75 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Fixer) rank 1. |
15 |
75 |
Paroled from prison. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |