Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
2 |
25 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Bertram Alardice into bankruptcy. Bertram Alardice salvages what Bertram Alardice can. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
4 |
31 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Marine Support |
5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
5 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
38 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
6 |
38 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bertram Alardice's Contacts or Allies betrays Bertram Alardice, ending Bertram Alardice's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
8 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
47 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
9 |
47 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bertram Alardice's Contacts or Allies betrays Bertram Alardice, ending Bertram Alardice's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
11 |
56 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
58 |
Bertram Alardice have been following false teachings! |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Retired. |
13 |
62 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Good fortune. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Moved to a new world. |
17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
82 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
19 |
82 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
85 |
Good fortune. |
20 |
86 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
20 |
87 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
21 |
90 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |