Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Military Academy(Marine Academy) |
1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
1 |
21 |
Kicked out of military academy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Huldah Gordon's Contacts or Allies betrays Huldah Gordon, ending Huldah Gordon's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
3 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
23 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
3 |
23 |
Gain a contact. |
3 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
4 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
28 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
33 |
Find valuable salvage. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
35 |
Huldah Gordon run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Huldah Gordon's work. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
8 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
40 |
Win a prestigious prize for Huldah Gordon's work. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
47 |
Make a breakthrough in Huldah Gordon's field. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
10 |
47 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
51 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Huldah Gordon's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
10 |
51 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
51 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
The planetary government interferes with Huldah Gordon's research for political or religious reasons. Huldah Gordon continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
10 |
51 |
Gain an Enemy |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
55 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
11 |
55 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
The planetary government interferes with Huldah Gordon's research for political or religious reasons. Huldah Gordon continue working secretely. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |