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Keep in mind, however, that the whole discussion about pensions, aging, and upkeep applies equally to the non-military professions. A scholar, citizen, or noble would fall into the same trap of poverty and feebleness with their non-military pension. (No free or subsidized medical care, no...

Comparing the Imperium to the modern day, I suppose having a 20-year pension that isn't enough to live on at your current social standing is appropriate. A 20-year pension in the modern US military is basically 50% of the pay you had the last few years in the military. From speaking to retired...

Okay, so I may be late to the game, having just started to transition from 1E to 2E Mongoose Traveller. But one thing I noticed was that the standards of living have changed dramatically between 1E and 2E, at least for Social Standings of 10 and below. In 1E, the monthly costs were: Very...