| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 1 |
19 |
Injured. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain Enemy if Vernon Lane don't already have one. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Vernon Lane do not know what happened to Vernon Lane. There is a gap in Vernon Lane's memory. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vernon Lane's Contacts or Allies betrays Vernon Lane, ending Vernon Lane's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 4 |
28 |
Vernon Lane is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vernon Lane's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
32 |
Vernon Lane's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Vernon Lane start again from scratch. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
33 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
38 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
43 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Vernon Lane's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Vernon Lane is blamed for the disaster. Vernon Lane is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 9 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 9 |
43 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
45 |
Vernon Lane run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 |
45 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
48 |
A notable academic consults with Vernon Lane about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
| 11 |
49 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 11 |
51 |
Vernon Lane retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |