Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Billy Palmer's Contacts or Allies betrays Billy Palmer, ending Billy Palmer's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
26 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
4 |
33 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
5 |
36 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Billy Palmer far from home. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
6 |
38 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
44 |
A good deal ensures Billy Palmer is living the high life for a few years. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
45 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Billy Palmer's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
52 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
10 |
54 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
11 |
54 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
57 |
Billy Palmer is chosen to represent Billy Palmer's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
11 |
58 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
61 |
A notable academic consults with Billy Palmer about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
64 |
Billy Palmer secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, although they do not share Billy Palmer's faith. Gain an Ally in the family and a Rival who disagrees with Billy Palmer's choice. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
14 |
66 |
Retired. |
14 |
67 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
74 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
75 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |