Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
25 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Otis Harper into bankruptcy. Otis Harper salvages what Otis Harper can. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
28 |
Otis Harper have no idea what happened to Otis Harper – they found Otis Harper's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
28 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
31 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
Good fortune |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
37 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
42 |
A good deal ensures Otis Harper is living the high life for a few years. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
46 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Otis Harper out of business. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
48 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
48 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
52 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
53 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Otis Harper stranded in the wilderness. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
12 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
12 |
55 |
A notable academic consults with Otis Harper about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
57 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Retired. |
13 |
61 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
71 |
Moved to a new world. |
17 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
74 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
81 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
82 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
20 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
20 |
89 |
Moved to a new world. |
21 |
89 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |