Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
2 |
23 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
28 |
Carter Lawson's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
34 |
Carter Lawson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
5 |
35 |
Carter Lawson's ship is damaged, and Carter Lawson have to hitch-hike Carter Lawson's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
5 |
35 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Carter Lawson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
41 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Carter Lawson out of business. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
8 |
41 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Carter Lawson's Contacts or Allies betrays Carter Lawson, ending Carter Lawson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
9 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
9 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Carter Lawson about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
10 |
51 |
Carter Lawson refused an offer of inducements to betray Carter Lawson's faith. Gain 4 enemies. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
54 |
A notable academic consults with Carter Lawson about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
11 |
55 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
56 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |