Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
19 |
A good deal ensures Rick Rose is living the high life for a few years. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
24 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
30 |
Rick Rose's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
32 |
Rick Rose's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
5 |
38 |
When dealing with an alien race, Rick Rose botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
5 |
38 |
Psychologically damaged by Rick Rose's time in the scouts. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
6 |
41 |
Rick Rose's ship is damaged, and Rick Rose have to hitch-hike Rick Rose's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
41 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
46 |
Rick Rose survey an alien world. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
8 |
49 |
Rick Rose survey an alien world. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
9 |
53 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Rick Rose's homeworld. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
10 |
58 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 2. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
11 |
59 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Rick Rose a minor celebrity |
11 |
62 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 3. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
12 |
63 |
Public opinion turns on Rick Rose. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired. |
13 |
67 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
69 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Accused of a crime. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
78 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
81 |
Moved to a new world. |
18 |
83 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
84 |
Gained a contact. |
19 |
87 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
91 |
Gained a contact. |
20 |
91 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |