Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
22 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
1 |
22 |
Fled from the draft. |
1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Michael Norman's Contacts or Allies betrays Michael Norman, ending Michael Norman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Michael Norman's Contacts or Allies betrays Michael Norman, ending Michael Norman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
29 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
32 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Michael Norman's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Michael Norman's work. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
38 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
7 |
41 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
8 |
41 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
41 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
8 |
43 |
Michael Norman is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
9 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
9 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
46 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
48 |
Michael Norman's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
11 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
50 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Michael Norman has become Michael Norman's superior. |
11 |
52 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
54 |
A notable academic consults with Michael Norman about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |