Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
22 |
Matt Ames inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Find valuable salvage. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
33 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Matt Ames's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
6 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
41 |
Gained a contact. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Matt Ames's Contacts or Allies betrays Matt Ames, ending Matt Ames's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
8 |
45 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
51 |
Matt Ames run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
10 |
51 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
52 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Retired. |
11 |
54 |
Good fortune. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
78 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |