Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
20 |
Riley Miles's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
26 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Riley Miles's Contacts or Allies betrays Riley Miles, ending Riley Miles's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Riley Miles's research for political or religious reasons. Riley Miles continue working secretely. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Riley Miles's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
36 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Riley Miles, forcing Riley Miles to leave Riley Miles's career. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
36 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
40 |
Moved to a new world. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Make a breakthrough in Riley Miles's field. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
49 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
51 |
Win a prestigious prize for Riley Miles's work. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
55 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
10 |
58 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
58 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
60 |
Riley Miles is involved in good works in the community, gaining the respect of a large segment of
society. Gain SOC +1 and an Ally. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
64 |
Riley Miles refused an offer of inducements to betray Riley Miles's faith. Gain 2 enemies. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |