Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
1 |
19 |
Spent the college years partying. |
1 |
28 |
Left the colonies. |
2 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Vernie Austin's field. |
2 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
3 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
3 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
34 |
Amnesia. |
3 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
4 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vernie Austin's Contacts or Allies betrays Vernie Austin, ending Vernie Austin's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
37 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
38 |
A good deal ensures Vernie Austin is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
7 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
9 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
54 |
Victim of a crime |
10 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
58 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
10 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
11 |
61 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
11 |
61 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
11 |
61 |
Submitted to the draft. |
11 |
61 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
11 |
63 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
65 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
13 |
69 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
13 |
70 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Vernie Austin's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
13 |
73 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
14 |
73 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
14 |
75 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
14 |
77 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
15 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
77 |
Retired at age 77. |
15 |
77 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
15 |
80 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
16 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
80 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
16 |
83 |
A notable academic consults with Vernie Austin about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
17 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
84 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
17 |
87 |
Vernie Austin refused an offer of inducements to betray Vernie Austin's faith. Gain 3 enemies. |
18 |
88 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |