Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
24 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Viva Oakden from Viva Oakden's work. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
37 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Viva Oakden stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
38 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
45 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
46 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
50 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
54 |
Viva Oakden's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
11 |
54 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
56 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
11 |
56 |
Tested for psionic powers |
11 |
58 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
13 |
62 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
13 |
64 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Viva Oakden's Contacts or Allies betrays Viva Oakden, ending Viva Oakden's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Retired at age 64. |
14 |
64 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
14 |
67 |
Viva Oakden accepted an offer of inducements to betray Viva Oakden's faith. Gain 680,000 in cash. |
14 |
68 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Retired. |
15 |
70 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |