Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Drafted into Star Marine |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
2 |
26 |
Johnnie Mason is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
3 |
28 |
Gained a contact. |
3 |
30 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Infantry |
4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
36 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
39 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Johnnie Mason into bankruptcy. Johnnie Mason salvages what Johnnie Mason can. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Johnnie Mason's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
7 |
43 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Johnnie Mason stranded in the wilderness. |
7 |
43 |
Gain an Enemy |
8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
48 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
55 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
55 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
10 |
55 |
The planetary government interferes with Johnnie Mason's research for political or religious reasons. Johnnie Mason continue working secretely. |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
56 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Johnnie Mason's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
11 |
56 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
11 |
56 |
Lost eye or limb. |
11 |
56 |
The planetary government interferes with Johnnie Mason's research for political or religious reasons. Johnnie Mason continue working secretely. |
11 |
56 |
Gain an Enemy |
11 |
59 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
12 |
62 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
12 |
63 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired at age 63. |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
13 |
65 |
Make a breakthrough in Johnnie Mason's field. |
13 |
67 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |