Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Birtie Peters's Contacts or Allies betrays Birtie Peters, ending Birtie Peters's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
2 |
24 |
Moved to a new world. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
30 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
4 |
33 |
Birtie Peters foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
34 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
5 |
38 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
6 |
39 |
Birtie Peters join a gambling circle on board. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
7 |
43 |
Good fortune |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
8 |
47 |
Birtie Peters is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
9 |
47 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
47 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
9 |
50 |
A mission goes wrong and Birtie Peters is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
10 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
53 |
Birtie Peters run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Retired. |
11 |
54 |
Moved to a new world. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
69 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
77 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
78 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |