Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
21 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Abab's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
23 |
A sudden war destroys Abab's trade routes and contacts, forcing Abab to flee that region of space. |
2 |
23 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
24 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
4 |
24 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
4 |
28 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
4 |
28 |
Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
4 |
28 |
Graduated. |
5 |
28 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
32 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Abab's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
36 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
40 |
Abab's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
8 |
40 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
42 |
A rival researcher blackens Abab's name or steals Abab's research. Gain a Rival. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
48 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
49 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. |
10 |
49 |
The planetary government interferes with Abab's research for political or religious reasons. Abab continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
53 |
Make a breakthrough in Abab's field. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
12 |
60 |
Win a prestigious prize for Abab's work. |
12 |
60 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |