Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Nelson Reid's Contacts or Allies betrays Nelson Reid, ending Nelson Reid's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
2 |
24 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
3 |
25 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
25 |
Switched to Army (Army Support) with previous rank. |
3 |
28 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
3 |
28 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
3 |
29 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
4 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
29 |
Returned to Army (Infantry). |
4 |
31 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Nelson Reid's unit. |
4 |
33 |
Commissioned in Army (Infantry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
6 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Infantry |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
6 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
38 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
7 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
42 |
Nelson Reid's ship is damaged, and Nelson Reid have to hitch-hike Nelson Reid's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
7 |
42 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
8 |
42 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
43 |
Nelson Reid run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
9 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
9 |
46 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
9 |
48 |
Dropped out of the merchant academy. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
51 |
Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |