Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
21 |
Douglas Desmond foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
24 |
Douglas Desmond join a gambling circle on board. |
2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
33 |
A rival researcher blackens Douglas Desmond's name or steals Douglas Desmond's research. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
37 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Douglas Desmond stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
40 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Douglas Desmond's Contacts or Allies betrays Douglas Desmond, ending Douglas Desmond's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Douglas Desmond's Contacts or Allies betrays Douglas Desmond, ending Douglas Desmond's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
45 |
Became a Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel. |
9 |
48 |
Douglas Desmond manipulate and charm Douglas Desmond's way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 1. |
10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
10 |
52 |
Political manoeuvrings usurp Douglas Desmond's position. Gain a Rival. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 2 with the new title Ingrate. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
11 |
54 |
Become deeply involved in politics on Douglas Desmond's world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |