Term | History |
1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
3 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
4 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
5 | A disaster or war strikes. |
5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
5 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
5 | Forced to muster out. |
6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
6 | Is now a Crewman |
6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
9 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
10 | Is now a Crewman |
10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
12 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Retired at age 66 |
13 | Moved to a new world. |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 | Moved to a new world. |
15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |