Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
19 |
Marion Arthur's ship is damaged, and Marion Arthur have to hitch-hike Marion Arthur's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
1 |
19 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
23 |
Win a prestigious prize for Marion Arthur's work. |
3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
23 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
3 |
25 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Marion Arthur's conscience. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
28 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
4 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Marion Arthur's research for political or religious reasons. Marion Arthur continue working secretely. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Marion Arthur's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
37 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Marion Arthur, forcing Marion Arthur to leave Marion Arthur's career. Gain a Rival. |
6 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
7 |
37 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
7 |
38 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Marion Arthur's life into chaos, forcing Marion Arthur to leave the planet. |
8 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
8 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
39 |
A sudden war destroys Marion Arthur's trade routes and contacts, forcing Marion Arthur to flee that region of space. |
8 |
39 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
8 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
45 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Marion Arthur's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
10 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
49 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
11 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
11 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
53 |
Marion Arthur accepted an offer of inducements to betray Marion Arthur's faith. Gain 390,000 in cash. |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Retired. |
12 |
55 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |