Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
20 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
2 |
26 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
2 |
26 |
Injured |
2 |
26 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
3 |
27 |
Mercedes Jenkins is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
29 |
When dealing with an alien race, Mercedes Jenkins botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
4 |
29 |
Psychologically damaged by Mercedes Jenkins's time in the scouts. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
34 |
Mercedes Jenkins have no idea what happened to Mercedes Jenkins – they found Mercedes Jenkins's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
6 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
37 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Mercedes Jenkins from Mercedes Jenkins's work. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
40 |
A rival researcher blackens Mercedes Jenkins's name or steals Mercedes Jenkins's research. Gain a Rival. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
49 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Mercedes Jenkins stranded in the wilderness. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mercedes Jenkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Mercedes Jenkins, ending Mercedes Jenkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
52 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
11 |
53 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Mercedes Jenkins into bankruptcy. Mercedes Jenkins salvages what Mercedes Jenkins can. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
58 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Mercedes Jenkins's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |