Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
19 |
Vernon Hays do not know what happened to Vernon Hays. There is a gap in Vernon Hays's memory. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
2 |
20 |
Vernon Hays learn something Vernon Hays should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Vernon Hays can profit from illegally. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
3 |
25 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Vernon Hays's life into chaos, forcing Vernon Hays to leave the planet. |
4 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
27 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
4 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
5 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
32 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
5 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
37 |
A sudden war destroys Vernon Hays's trade routes and contacts, forcing Vernon Hays to flee that region of space. |
6 |
37 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
41 |
Vernon Hays run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
9 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
44 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
10 |
47 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
10 |
50 |
Psychologically damaged by Vernon Hays's time in the scouts. |
11 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
11 |
50 |
Submitted to the draft. |
11 |
50 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
11 |
53 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
57 |
A notable academic consults with Vernon Hays about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
57 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |