Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
20 |
When dealing with an alien race, Thornton Bowditch botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
1 |
20 |
Thornton Bowditch have no idea what happened to Thornton Bowditch – they found Thornton Bowditch's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
24 |
Thornton Bowditch's ship is damaged, and Thornton Bowditch have to hitch-hike Thornton Bowditch's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
2 |
24 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
3 |
25 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Thornton Bowditch's Contacts or Allies betrays Thornton Bowditch, ending Thornton Bowditch's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
5 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
30 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
6 |
32 |
Thornton Bowditch secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, although they do not share Thornton Bowditch's faith. Gain an Ally in the family and a Rival who disagrees with Thornton Bowditch's choice. |
6 |
34 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
7 |
34 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
7 |
37 |
Thornton Bowditch refused an offer of inducements to betray Thornton Bowditch's faith. Gain 2 enemies. |
8 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |