Term | History |
1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
1 | Is now a Marine |
1 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
1 | Commissioned in Marine/Marine Support |
1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
2 | Voluntarily left Marine Support |
2 | Became a 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 |
3 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 26 |
3 | Is now a Crewman |
3 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
5 | Abuse your position for profit |
5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
6 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
7 | Lost eye or limb. |
7 | Forced to muster out. |
8 | Became a Surveyor at age 46 |
8 | You survey an alien world. |
8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
8 | Is now a Scout |
9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
9 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
10 | Returned to Merchant Marine at age 54 |
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 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |