Term | History |
1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
2 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
3 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
4 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
4 | Is now a Scout |
5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
6 | Is now a Senior Scout |
7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
7 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
7 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
9 | Is now a Crewman |
9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
10 | Switched to Barbarian at age 54 |
10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 | Became a Broker at age 62 |
12 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Continued as Broker at age 66 |
13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 | Continued as Broker at age 70 |
14 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
14 | Forced to muster out. |
15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 | Retired at age 74 |
15 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |