Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
19 |
Make an unexpected connection outside John Olaughlin's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
30 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
4 |
33 |
John Olaughlin's ship is damaged, and John Olaughlin have to hitch-hike John Olaughlin's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
4 |
33 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
35 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
41 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
42 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
49 |
Moved to a new world. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
50 |
Win a prestigious prize for John Olaughlin's work. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
55 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
57 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
58 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 6. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
12 |
63 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
12 |
65 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
13 |
68 |
John Olaughlin faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to John Olaughlin's efforts. |
13 |
68 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |