Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
22 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
33 |
Wheeler Howard run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
37 |
Attacked by enemies that Wheeler Howard easily defeat. |
5 |
37 |
Gain Enemy if Wheeler Howard don't already have one. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 4. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
42 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Wheeler Howard's Contacts or Allies betrays Wheeler Howard, ending Wheeler Howard's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
43 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
7 |
43 |
Nearly killed. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
7 |
43 |
Gain Enemy if Wheeler Howard don't already have one. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 5. |
8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
8 |
46 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
8 |
50 |
Wheeler Howard is chosen to represent Wheeler Howard's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
9 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
9 |
50 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
52 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
56 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
11 |
56 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
11 |
58 |
Public opinion turns on Wheeler Howard. |
12 |
58 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
12 |
58 |
Submitted to the draft. |
12 |
58 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
12 |
60 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
12 |
62 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Retired at age 62. |
13 |
62 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
13 |
62 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
13 |
62 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
13 |
64 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
14 |
69 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
14 |
70 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
14 |
70 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
15 |
72 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Wheeler Howard's career. |
15 |
74 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
16 |
78 |
Wheeler Howard foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
16 |
78 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
17 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |