Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
19 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
2 |
23 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Marine (Marine Support) with previous rank. |
3 |
28 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
4 |
32 |
Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
5 |
38 |
Trapped behind enemy lines. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
6 |
39 |
Melba Jacobs is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Melba Jacobs's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Melba Jacobs start again from scratch. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Melba Jacobs's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
8 |
44 |
A rival researcher blackens Melba Jacobs's name or steals Melba Jacobs's research. Gain a Rival. |
8 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
9 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
9 |
47 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
49 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melba Jacobs's Contacts or Allies betrays Melba Jacobs, ending Melba Jacobs's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
50 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
53 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
55 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
60 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
13 |
63 |
A good deal ensures Melba Jacobs is living the high life for a few years. |
13 |
65 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Retired at age 65. |