Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Letha Foale's Contacts or Allies betrays Letha Foale, ending Letha Foale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
25 |
Psychologically damaged by Letha Foale's time in the scouts. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
27 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
4 |
30 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Letha Foale into bankruptcy. Letha Foale salvages what Letha Foale can. |
5 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
5 |
32 |
Letha Foale's business expands, Letha Foale's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
6 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
7 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
37 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
41 |
Find valuable salvage. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
44 |
Letha Foale run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
10 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
10 |
46 |
Letha Foale is chosen to represent Letha Foale's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
10 |
48 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
48 |
Retired. |
11 |
51 |
Good fortune. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Moved to a new world. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
65 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
69 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |