Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
20 |
A sudden war destroys Ira Staff's trade routes and contacts, forcing Ira Staff to flee that region of space. |
1 |
20 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
21 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Ira Staff's career. |
2 |
24 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
26 |
Refuse to abuse Ira Staff's position for profit. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
4 |
30 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
5 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
34 |
Find valuable salvage. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
35 |
Ira Staff run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
37 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
40 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ira Staff from Ira Staff's work. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
9 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
43 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
9 |
45 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
47 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
47 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
10 |
51 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
55 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ira Staff stranded in the wilderness. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |