Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
2 |
23 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Merlin Smith's career. |
2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Army (Infantry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Infantry |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
31 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merlin Smith's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
5 |
32 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
5 |
35 |
Merlin Smith is rewarded for Merlin Smith's diligence or cunning. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
6 |
38 |
Merlin Smith learn something Merlin Smith should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Merlin Smith can profit from illegally. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
7 |
42 |
Political upheaval strikes Merlin Smith's homeworld, and Merlin Smith is caught up in the revolution. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
8 |
48 |
Merlin Smith's business expands, Merlin Smith's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 4 with the new title Craftsman. |
9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
9 |
52 |
Merlin Smith rise to a position of power in Merlin Smith's colony or corporation. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 5. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
10 |
53 |
Merlin Smith is rewarded for Merlin Smith's diligence or cunning. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 6 with the new title Master Technician. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
11 |
59 |
Merlin Smith gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 7. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
12 |
64 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
64 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
13 |
65 |
Merlin Smith is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
13 |
65 |
Demoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank -1. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
14 |
72 |
Opponents of Merlin Smith's belief system ambush Merlin Smith. |
14 |
72 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Retired. |
15 |
75 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |