Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
22 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
30 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
32 |
Drafted into Star Marine |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
5 |
36 |
A mission goes wrong; Bennie Keiler and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Bennie Keiler's jailer as an Enemy. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
6 |
36 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
37 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
6 |
37 |
Tested for psionic powers |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
8 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
45 |
When dealing with an alien race, Bennie Keiler botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
8 |
45 |
Bennie Keiler's ship is damaged, and Bennie Keiler have to hitch-hike Bennie Keiler's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
45 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
9 |
50 |
Psychologically damaged by Bennie Keiler's time in the scouts. |
10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
50 |
Retired. |
10 |
54 |
Good fortune. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Good fortune. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |