Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
19 |
Van Davidson foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
23 |
Van Davidson is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Van Davidson's guilt drives Van Davidson to excel. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
3 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
4 |
29 |
Van Davidson's business expands, Van Davidson's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
5 |
34 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
6 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
42 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
8 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
43 |
Gained a contact. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
52 |
A good deal ensures Van Davidson is living the high life for a few years. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
58 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
59 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
12 |
62 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
13 |
64 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Retired. |
14 |
65 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
75 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
80 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
83 |
Good fortune. |
19 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |