Term | History |
1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
1 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
2 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
2 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
3 | Your business or ship thrives. |
3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
3 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
5 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
7 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
7 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
8 | Is now a Crewman |
8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
8 | Gain a contact. |
8 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
8 | Is now a Ensign |
8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
11 | Became a Worker at age 58 |
11 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 | Continued as Worker at age 62 |
12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
12 | Is now a Technician |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Continued as Worker at age 66 |
13 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |