Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
24 |
Fo-be-as's ship is damaged, and Fo-be-as have to hitch-hike Fo-be-as's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
2 |
24 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
25 |
A good deal ensures Fo-be-as is living the high life for a few years. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
4 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Fo-be-as's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Fo-be-as stranded in the wilderness. |
4 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
5 |
35 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Fo-be-as from Fo-be-as's work. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
43 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Fo-be-as's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
46 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
8 |
46 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
The planetary government interferes with Fo-be-as's research for political or religious reasons. Fo-be-as continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
51 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
55 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
57 |
Make a breakthrough in Fo-be-as's field. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
12 |
60 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
12 |
62 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
12 |
62 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
12 |
62 |
The planetary government interferes with Fo-be-as's research for political or religious reasons. Fo-be-as continue working secretely. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |