Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Laurie McDonald's Contacts or Allies betrays Laurie McDonald, ending Laurie McDonald's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
2 |
25 |
Parole hearing. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Thug) rank 1. |
2 |
25 |
Paroled from prison. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
31 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
5 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
37 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
40 |
Moved to a new world. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
44 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Laurie McDonald's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
48 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
9 |
49 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
9 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
9 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
52 |
Laurie McDonald run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
52 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
10 |
56 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Laurie McDonald's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Voluntarily left Artist |
11 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
58 |
Opponents of Laurie McDonald's belief system ambush Laurie McDonald. |
11 |
58 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Retired. |
12 |
59 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
Accused of a crime. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Victim of a crime. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
77 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
81 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
82 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
85 |
Moved to a new world. |
19 |
86 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
90 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
20 |
90 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
20 |
91 |
Good fortune. |
21 |
94 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |