Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
23 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Esther Butler's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
28 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Esther Butler into bankruptcy. Esther Butler salvages what Esther Butler can. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
32 |
Psychologically damaged by Esther Butler's time in the scouts. |
5 |
32 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
33 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Esther Butler stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
34 |
Find valuable salvage. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
7 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
7 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
7 |
39 |
A notable academic consults with Esther Butler about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
7 |
41 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
8 |
43 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
9 |
47 |
Esther Butler accepted an offer of inducements to betray Esther Butler's faith. Gain 360,000 in cash. |
9 |
49 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
10 |
49 |
Retired. |
10 |
52 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |