Term | History |
1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
1 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
2 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Is now a Scout |
3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
4 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
5 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
6 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
6 | Forced to muster out. |
7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 42 |
7 | Is now a Crewman |
7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
7 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
8 | Is now a 4th Officer |
9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
9 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 | Retired at age 54 |
10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |