Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
19 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
26 |
Find valuable salvage. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Christy Bent's Contacts or Allies betrays Christy Bent, ending Christy Bent's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
29 |
Christy Bent is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
5 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Christy Bent's Contacts or Allies betrays Christy Bent, ending Christy Bent's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
37 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
39 |
Christy Bent have no idea what happened to Christy Bent – they found Christy Bent's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
8 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
41 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
46 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
10 |
47 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
48 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Christy Bent from Christy Bent's work. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
52 |
Win a prestigious prize for Christy Bent's work. |
11 |
55 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
12 |
55 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
12 |
55 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
12 |
57 |
Moved to a new world. |
12 |
59 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
13 |
59 |
Retired. |
13 |
62 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Good fortune. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
Good fortune. |
17 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
81 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
19 |
83 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |