Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bradford Bluit's Contacts or Allies betrays Bradford Bluit, ending Bradford Bluit's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
2 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
2 |
24 |
Graduated. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
27 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bradford Bluit's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
33 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
45 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
50 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
10 |
52 |
Submitted to the draft. |
10 |
52 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
10 |
55 |
Bradford Bluit's ship is damaged, and Bradford Bluit have to hitch-hike Bradford Bluit's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
10 |
55 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
11 |
55 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
11 |
56 |
Bradford Bluit is rewarded for Bradford Bluit's diligence or cunning. |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
12 |
62 |
Bradford Bluit befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired at age 63. |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
13 |
64 |
Bradford Bluit gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
14 |
69 |
Political upheaval strikes Bradford Bluit's homeworld, and Bradford Bluit is caught up in the revolution. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
15 |
73 |
Victim of a crime |
15 |
75 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
75 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
16 |
78 |
Political upheaval strikes Bradford Bluit's homeworld, and Bradford Bluit is caught up in the revolution. |
16 |
79 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |
17 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |