Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elbert Nisbet's Contacts or Allies betrays Elbert Nisbet, ending Elbert Nisbet's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
26 |
When dealing with an alien race, Elbert Nisbet botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
3 |
26 |
Elbert Nisbet's ship is damaged, and Elbert Nisbet have to hitch-hike Elbert Nisbet's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
26 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
5 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
35 |
Elbert Nisbet run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
7 |
35 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
39 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
42 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
9 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
45 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
10 |
45 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
10 |
47 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
47 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
The planetary government interferes with Elbert Nisbet's research for political or religious reasons. Elbert Nisbet continue working secretely. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
11 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
51 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Elbert Nisbet stranded in the wilderness. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |