Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
20 |
Belva Cause's ship is damaged, and Belva Cause have to hitch-hike Belva Cause's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
1 |
20 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
23 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
3 |
23 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
3 |
26 |
Belva Cause have no idea what happened to Belva Cause – they found Belva Cause's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
4 |
26 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Belva Cause's Contacts or Allies betrays Belva Cause, ending Belva Cause's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
5 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
34 |
A good deal ensures Belva Cause is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
7 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
8 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |
8 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
40 |
A sudden war destroys Belva Cause's trade routes and contacts, forcing Belva Cause to flee that region of space. |
8 |
40 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
9 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
9 |
43 |
Belva Cause is chosen to represent Belva Cause's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
9 |
44 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
10 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
10 |
44 |
Retired. |
10 |
45 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |