Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
20 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
3 |
24 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
3 |
27 |
Commissioned in Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Lieutenant. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
4 |
28 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
5 |
35 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Oma Small's commander’s error or incompetence, but Oma Small survive. |
5 |
35 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) officer rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant Colonel. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
6 |
36 |
Oma Small is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
7 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
38 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Oma Small's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
7 |
38 |
A rival researcher blackens Oma Small's name or steals Oma Small's research. Gain a Rival. |
7 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |
7 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
8 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
42 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
9 |
44 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
44 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
9 |
45 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
9 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
52 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
54 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
12 |
56 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
12 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
12 |
60 |
Win a prestigious prize for Oma Small's work. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
13 |
64 |
Win a prestigious prize for Oma Small's work. |
13 |
64 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |