Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
1 |
24 |
Failed as a colonist. |
2 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
2 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
3 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
3 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
3 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
35 |
A sudden war destroys Verla Thompson's trade routes and contacts, forcing Verla Thompson to flee that region of space. |
4 |
35 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
5 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
36 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
5 |
39 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
6 |
39 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
43 |
Psychologically damaged by Verla Thompson's time in the scouts. |
7 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
7 |
45 |
A notable academic consults with Verla Thompson about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
8 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
8 |
47 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
49 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Verla Thompson's Contacts or Allies betrays Verla Thompson, ending Verla Thompson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |