Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
22 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
24 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
30 |
Drafted into Surveyor |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
5 |
35 |
When dealing with an alien race, Ester Payne botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
5 |
35 |
Ester Payne's ship is damaged, and Ester Payne have to hitch-hike Ester Payne's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
5 |
35 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
39 |
Ester Payne's ship is damaged, and Ester Payne have to hitch-hike Ester Payne's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
39 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
43 |
Ester Payne run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
8 |
43 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
46 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Ester Payne's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Ester Payne is blamed for the disaster. Ester Payne is court - martialled and discharged. |
9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
9 |
46 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
48 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
53 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Retired. |
11 |
56 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
13 |
62 |
Tested for psionic powers |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |