Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
3 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
26 |
Fern Beckham run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
4 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
27 |
Fern Beckham's ship is damaged, and Fern Beckham have to hitch-hike Fern Beckham's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
4 |
27 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
5 |
27 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
30 |
Attacked by enemies that Fern Beckham easily defeat. |
5 |
30 |
Gain Enemy if Fern Beckham don't already have one. |
5 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
6 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Fern Beckham's Contacts or Allies betrays Fern Beckham, ending Fern Beckham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
32 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
7 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
8 |
36 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
8 |
38 |
Fern Beckham is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
9 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |
9 |
40 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
9 |
41 |
Opponents of Fern Beckham's belief system ambush Fern Beckham. |
9 |
41 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
41 |
Retired. |
10 |
43 |
Accused of a crime. |
11 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
47 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
54 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
59 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
63 |
Victim of a crime. |
16 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |