Term | History |
1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
1 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Voluntarily left Broker |
2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 22 |
2 | Is now a Rookie |
2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
3 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 26 |
3 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
4 | Switched to Free Trader at age 30 |
4 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
5 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
6 | Became a Courier at age 38 |
6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
7 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
7 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
8 | Is now a Crewman |
8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
9 | Abuse your position for profit |
9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
10 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
10 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 54 |
10 | Is now a Crewman |
10 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
12 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
12 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
13 | Promoted to rank 4 |
13 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |