Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Reta Clarke's Contacts or Allies betrays Reta Clarke, ending Reta Clarke's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
2 |
20 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
23 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
25 |
Attacked by enemies that Reta Clarke easily defeat. |
3 |
25 |
Gain Enemy if Reta Clarke don't already have one. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
31 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
32 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
6 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
7 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
7 |
42 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Reta Clarke's career. |
8 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
42 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
8 |
46 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
9 |
46 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
50 |
Reta Clarke run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
10 |
50 |
Submitted to the draft. |
10 |
50 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
10 |
53 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
11 |
55 |
Reta Clarke is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
12 |
58 |
A notable academic consults with Reta Clarke about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |