Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
22 |
Join a social movement. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Ed Carbey left the community. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
29 |
Good fortune |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
4 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ed Carbey's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
5 |
36 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ed Carbey into bankruptcy. Ed Carbey salvages what Ed Carbey can. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
6 |
40 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
44 |
A good deal ensures Ed Carbey 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). |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
51 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
54 |
Ed Carbey's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
55 |
Ed Carbey refused an offer of inducements to betray Ed Carbey's faith. Gain 4 enemies. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
62 |
A notable academic consults with Ed Carbey about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
62 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
64 |
Ed Carbey is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
13 |
66 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
14 |
69 |
A notable academic consults with Ed Carbey about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
15 |
74 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
16 |
78 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Ed Carbey has become Ed Carbey's superior. |
16 |
78 |
Forced to muster out. |
17 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |