Term | History |
1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
1 | Is now a Crewman |
1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
5 | Became a Colonist at age 34 |
5 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
6 | Switched to Corporate at age 38 |
6 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
7 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
7 | Is now a Manager |
8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
8 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
9 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
9 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
10 | Became a Scavenger at age 54 |
10 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
11 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 | Continued as Scavenger at age 62 |
12 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Continued as Scavenger at age 66 |
13 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 | Retired at age 70 |
14 | Moved to a new world. |
15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |