Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ottie Wells's Contacts or Allies betrays Ottie Wells, ending Ottie Wells's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
2 |
19 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
23 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Ottie Wells out of business. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
24 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
4 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
27 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
4 |
27 |
Injured. |
4 |
27 |
Gain Enemy if Ottie Wells don't already have one. |
5 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
31 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
31 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
39 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
8 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Ottie Wells's research for political or religious reasons. Ottie Wells continue working secretely. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
44 |
Make a breakthrough in Ottie Wells's field. |
10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
49 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ottie Wells from Ottie Wells's work. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |