Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Russel Hand's Contacts or Allies betrays Russel Hand, ending Russel Hand's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
32 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Russel Hand's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
42 |
Russel Hand run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
8 |
42 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
44 |
Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
47 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
10 |
52 |
Opponents of Russel Hand's belief system ambush Russel Hand. |
10 |
52 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Retired. |
11 |
54 |
Moved to a new world. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
80 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
82 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
19 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
86 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
20 |
88 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |