Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
20 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Mark Shorten's scout ship. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
26 |
Mark Shorten's ship is damaged, and Mark Shorten have to hitch-hike Mark Shorten's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
2 |
26 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
3 |
30 |
Mark Shorten aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
4 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Mark Shorten's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
33 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mark Shorten's work. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |