Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Merton Bain do not know what happened to Merton Bain. There is a gap in Merton Bain's memory. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
2 |
20 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
21 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merton Bain's Contacts or Allies betrays Merton Bain, ending Merton Bain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
4 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
25 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
4 |
26 |
Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
4 |
29 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
5 |
29 |
Voluntarily left Infantry |
5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
5 |
29 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
32 |
Merton Bain run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
6 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
7 |
39 |
Opponents of Merton Bain's belief system ambush Merton Bain. |
7 |
39 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
8 |
39 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merton Bain's Contacts or Allies betrays Merton Bain, ending Merton Bain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
9 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
10 |
43 |
Retired. |
10 |
46 |
Victim of a crime. |
11 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Good fortune. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |