Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
21 |
Basil James run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
27 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Basil James's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
29 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
33 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Basil James into bankruptcy. Basil James salvages what Basil James can. |
6 |
33 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
6 |
35 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Basil James's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
35 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Basil James stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
35 |
Gain an Enemy |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
45 |
A rival researcher blackens Basil James's name or steals Basil James's research. Gain a Rival. |