Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
22 |
Melba Bowman's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
2 |
25 |
Psychologically damaged by Melba Bowman's time in the scouts. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
28 |
Melba Bowman run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
29 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
Injured. |
6 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
35 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
7 |
39 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
8 |
43 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Melba Bowman has become Melba Bowman's superior. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
9 |
46 |
Melba Bowman is chosen to represent Melba Bowman's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 3 with the new title Priest. |
10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
10 |
50 |
Melba Bowman refused an offer of inducements to betray Melba Bowman's faith. Gain 5 enemies. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
11 |
51 |
Retired. |
11 |
53 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Amnesia. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |