Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Gained a contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
26 |
Carter Brooks do not know what happened to Carter Brooks. There is a gap in Carter Brooks's memory. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
28 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Carter Brooks's scout ship. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
31 |
When dealing with an alien race, Carter Brooks botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
4 |
31 |
Psychologically damaged by Carter Brooks's time in the scouts. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
35 |
Carter Brooks have no idea what happened to Carter Brooks – they found Carter Brooks's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
6 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Carter Brooks's Contacts or Allies betrays Carter Brooks, ending Carter Brooks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
40 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
8 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
42 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
9 |
42 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
46 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
9 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
10 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
47 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
11 |
50 |
Retired. |
11 |
52 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |