Term | History |
1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
1 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
2 | Became a Worker at age 22 |
2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
2 | Gain a criminal contact. |
2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
3 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
3 | Is now a Technician |
4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
4 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
5 | Switched to Colonist at age 34 |
5 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
6 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 38 |
6 | Is now a Crewman |
6 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
8 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
9 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 | Forced to muster out. |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Retired at age 58 |
11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |