Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Clarance Jephcots run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
24 |
When dealing with an alien race, Clarance Jephcots botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
2 |
24 |
Psychologically damaged by Clarance Jephcots's time in the scouts. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
28 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Clarance Jephcots's scout ship. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
30 |
Clarance Jephcots have no idea what happened to Clarance Jephcots – they found Clarance Jephcots's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
5 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Clarance Jephcots's work. |
6 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
41 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
8 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Clarance Jephcots's Contacts or Allies betrays Clarance Jephcots, ending Clarance Jephcots's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |