Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
A sudden war destroys Birdie Long's trade routes and contacts, forcing Birdie Long to flee that region of space. |
1 |
20 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
24 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
31 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Birdie Long's conscience. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Birdie Long's work. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
41 |
Gained a contact. |
7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
45 |
Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
9 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
46 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Birdie Long's Contacts or Allies betrays Birdie Long, ending Birdie Long's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
46 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
10 |
49 |
Opponents of Birdie Long's belief system ambush Birdie Long. |
10 |
49 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
11 |
49 |
Retired. |
11 |
53 |
Accused of a crime. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |