Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
19 |
Gordon Bollen inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
20 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Gordon Bollen out of business. |
3 |
20 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
3 |
21 |
When dealing with an alien race, Gordon Bollen botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
3 |
21 |
Gordon Bollen have no idea what happened to Gordon Bollen – they found Gordon Bollen's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
4 |
24 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
4 |
26 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
4 |
28 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
5 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
5 |
32 |
Gordon Bollen spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
5 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
6 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
6 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
6 |
33 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Gordon Bollen's scout ship. |
7 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
7 |
37 |
Gordon Bollen's ship is damaged, and Gordon Bollen have to hitch-hike Gordon Bollen's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
7 |
37 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
8 |
37 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
38 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
9 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
44 |
Moved to a new world. |
10 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
45 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
10 |
48 |
Make a breakthrough in Gordon Bollen's field. |
10 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
11 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
50 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Gordon Bollen's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
11 |
50 |
Gordon Bollen's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Gordon Bollen may salvage what Gordon Bollen can and give up. |
11 |
50 |
Gain an Enemy |
11 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |