Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
2 |
20 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
21 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
22 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Stephen Reed into bankruptcy. Stephen Reed salvages what Stephen Reed can. |
4 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
4 |
22 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
24 |
Stephen Reed run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Stephen Reed's work. |
5 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
6 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Stephen Reed's field. |
7 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
7 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
37 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Stephen Reed's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
8 |
37 |
A rival researcher blackens Stephen Reed's name or steals Stephen Reed's research. Gain a Rival. |
8 |
37 |
Gain an Enemy |
9 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
41 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Stephen Reed, forcing Stephen Reed to leave Stephen Reed's career. Gain a Rival. |
9 |
41 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
10 |
41 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
11 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |
11 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
12 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
12 |
50 |
Stephen Reed's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
13 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
53 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |