Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Ernie Ray is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Ernie Ray's guilt drives Ernie Ray to excel. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
27 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ernie Ray's work. |
5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
5 |
33 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Ernie Ray's research for political or religious reasons. Ernie Ray continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
38 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ernie Ray's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
38 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Ernie Ray, forcing Ernie Ray to leave Ernie Ray's career. Gain a Rival. |
6 |
38 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
6 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ernie Ray's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
7 |
44 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |