Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
19 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Van Gilbert's scout ship. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
2 |
25 |
Van Gilbert inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Van Gilbert's Contacts or Allies betrays Van Gilbert, ending Van Gilbert's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Van Gilbert's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
34 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Van Gilbert out of business. |
6 |
34 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
6 |
35 |
Van Gilbert spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
7 |
42 |
Involved in a gambling ring. |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 2. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
8 |
45 |
Involved in a gambling ring. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
9 |
48 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Van Gilbert to flee off-planet. |
10 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
50 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Van Gilbert has become Van Gilbert's superior. |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
53 |
Gained a contact. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
57 |
Van Gilbert is chosen to represent Van Gilbert's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
62 |
Accused of a crime |
13 |
64 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Became a Prisoner (Fixer). |
14 |
66 |
Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Switched to Prisoner (Inmate) with previous rank. |
15 |
69 |
A riot engulfs the prison. |
15 |
69 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
72 |
Switched to Prisoner (Thug) with previous rank. |
16 |
76 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
Returned to Prisoner (Inmate). |
17 |
77 |
A guard takes a dislike to Van Gilbert. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
80 |
Returned to Prisoner (Fixer). |
18 |
83 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
84 |
Returned to Prisoner (Inmate). |
19 |
88 |
Persecuted by a prison gang. |
20 |
88 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |