Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
20 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
23 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
3 |
29 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Gail Shapter's research for political or religious reasons. Gail Shapter continue working secretely. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
32 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
4 |
32 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Gail Shapter run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
36 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Gail Shapter's scout ship. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
7 |
43 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Gail Shapter's scout ship. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
8 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
8 |
43 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
46 |
Gail Shapter do not know what happened to Gail Shapter. There is a gap in Gail Shapter's memory. |
9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
9 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
50 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Gail Shapter into bankruptcy. Gail Shapter salvages what Gail Shapter can. |
10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
10 |
50 |
Retired. |
10 |
51 |
Gained a contact. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
74 |
Victim of a crime. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |