Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Steve Halpine's Contacts or Allies betrays Steve Halpine, ending Steve Halpine's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for Steve Halpine's work. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
24 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
3 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Steve Halpine's work. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
32 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
5 |
32 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
5 |
33 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
6 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
35 |
Find valuable salvage. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
7 |
37 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
37 |
Retired at age 37. |
7 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
7 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
7 |
39 |
A notable academic consults with Steve Halpine about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
8 |
42 |
Steve Halpine accepted an offer of inducements to betray Steve Halpine's faith. Gain 350,000 in cash. |
9 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
45 |
Retired. |
9 |
47 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |