Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
1 |
22 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ferd Jones's Contacts or Allies betrays Ferd Jones, ending Ferd Jones's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
35 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
38 |
A good deal ensures Ferd Jones is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
45 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ferd Jones's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
10 |
52 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
56 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ferd Jones's Contacts or Allies betrays Ferd Jones, ending Ferd Jones's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Retired. |
11 |
58 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
Accused of a crime. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
69 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
73 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
77 |
Amnesia. |
17 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
82 |
Moved to a new world. |
18 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |