Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Fern Bain's Contacts or Allies betrays Fern Bain, ending Fern Bain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
2 |
19 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
22 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
3 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
23 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Fern Bain's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Fern Bain is blamed for the disaster. Fern Bain is court - martialled and discharged. |
4 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
4 |
26 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
4 |
27 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
5 |
27 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
5 |
30 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Fern Bain a minor celebrity |
5 |
31 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
6 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
6 |
32 |
Good fortune |
6 |
35 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 3. |
7 |
35 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
7 |
36 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Fern Bain's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
7 |
36 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Fern Bain far from home. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 4 with the new title Correspondent. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
8 |
42 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
9 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
9 |
42 |
Retired. |
9 |
46 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |