Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ethan Elliott's Contacts or Allies betrays Ethan Elliott, ending Ethan Elliott's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
2 |
21 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
25 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
29 |
Ethan Elliott run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
4 |
31 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Ethan Elliott Ethan Elliott's job. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
32 |
Ethan Elliott's ship is damaged, and Ethan Elliott have to hitch-hike Ethan Elliott's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
5 |
32 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
6 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ethan Elliott's Contacts or Allies betrays Ethan Elliott, ending Ethan Elliott's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
7 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
37 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
8 |
37 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
37 |
Retired at age 37. |
8 |
37 |
Retired. |
8 |
41 |
Gained a contact. |
9 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
45 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
48 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |