Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Flight |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
23 |
Find valuable salvage. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
27 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
39 |
Melton Sheils run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
41 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Melton Sheils's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
7 |
41 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
7 |
41 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
41 |
The planetary government interferes with Melton Sheils's research for political or religious reasons. Melton Sheils continue working secretely. |
7 |
41 |
Gain an Enemy |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
44 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
9 |
44 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
45 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
10 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
10 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
49 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melton Sheils's Contacts or Allies betrays Melton Sheils, ending Melton Sheils's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |