Term | History |
1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
1 | Is now a Crewman |
1 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
2 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
3 | 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. |
3 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
3 | Is now a Scout |
4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
4 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
5 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
5 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
6 | Is now a Crewman |
6 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
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 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
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 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
10 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
11 | Promoted to rank 5 |
11 | Is now a 1st Officer |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
12 | Promoted to rank 6 |
12 | Is now a Captain |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
13 | Retired at age 66 |
13 | Good fortune |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |