Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Iris Cox's Contacts or Allies betrays Iris Cox, ending Iris Cox's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
2 |
19 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
20 |
Iris Cox's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
3 |
20 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
3 |
24 |
Gained a contact. |
3 |
24 |
Commissioned in Army (Army Support) with the new title Lieutenant. |
3 |
24 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
4 |
24 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
4 |
25 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
4 |
28 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
5 |
28 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
5 |
29 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
5 |
29 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
6 |
29 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
32 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
7 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
37 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Iris Cox out of business. |
8 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
40 |
Find valuable salvage. |
8 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
9 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
44 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
10 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
46 |
Iris Cox run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
46 |
Became a Noble (Diplomat) with the new title Intern. |
11 |
48 |
A family scandal forces Iris Cox out of Iris Cox's position. |
12 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
12 |
50 |
Opponents of Iris Cox's belief system ambush Iris Cox. |
12 |
50 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
13 |
50 |
Retired. |
13 |
54 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
57 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
59 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |