Term | History |
1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
1 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
1 | Is now a Scout |
2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
2 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
4 | Became a Wanderer at age 30 |
4 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
5 | Became a Star Marine at age 34 |
5 | Is now a Marine |
5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
6 | Is now a Crewman |
6 | Your business or ship thrives. |
6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
7 | Gained a contact. |
8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 | Forced to muster out. |
9 | Returned to Wanderer at age 50 |
10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
11 | Is now a Crewman |
11 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
12 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
13 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
13 | Gain a contact. |
13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |