Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Mont Hopkins do not know what happened to Mont Hopkins. There is a gap in Mont Hopkins's memory. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
2 |
23 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
3 |
27 |
When dealing with an alien race, Mont Hopkins botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
3 |
27 |
Mont Hopkins's ship is damaged, and Mont Hopkins have to hitch-hike Mont Hopkins's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
27 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
4 |
31 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Mont Hopkins's scout ship. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
5 |
35 |
Mont Hopkins have no idea what happened to Mont Hopkins – they found Mont Hopkins's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
6 |
37 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
7 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
38 |
Mont Hopkins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
8 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
40 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
9 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mont Hopkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Mont Hopkins, ending Mont Hopkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
10 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
43 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
11 |
44 |
Mont Hopkins faith is shaken. |
12 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
12 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
49 |
Opponents of Mont Hopkins's belief system ambush Mont Hopkins. |
12 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
49 |
Retired. |
13 |
53 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |