Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
22 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
25 |
Bert Paterson's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
38 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
39 |
Gained a contact. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
46 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
49 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
62 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bert Paterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Bert Paterson, ending Bert Paterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
62 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
12 |
66 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Retired at age 66. |
13 |
66 |
Retired. |
13 |
69 |
Accused of a crime. |
14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
74 |
Good fortune. |
15 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
79 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
82 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
83 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
86 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |