Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
2 |
23 |
A mission goes wrong and Rupert Mason is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
25 |
Rupert Mason run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Rupert Mason's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Rupert Mason's research for political or religious reasons. Rupert Mason continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
4 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
5 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Rupert Mason's work. |
5 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
36 |
Make a breakthrough in Rupert Mason's field. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
7 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
37 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
7 |
41 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Rupert Mason from Rupert Mason's work. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
42 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
48 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
10 |
49 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
53 |
Make a breakthrough in Rupert Mason's field. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
56 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Rupert Mason's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
11 |
56 |
Gain an Enemy |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |