Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Laurence Bent's Contacts or Allies betrays Laurence Bent, ending Laurence Bent's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
23 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Laurence Bent into bankruptcy. Laurence Bent salvages what Laurence Bent can. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
25 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
27 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
27 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
30 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
33 |
Laurence Bent's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
6 |
33 |
Became a Noble (Administrator) with the new title Assistant. |
6 |
36 |
Accused of a crime |
7 |
37 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
7 |
39 |
Parole hearing. |
7 |
41 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Thug) rank 1. |
7 |
41 |
Paroled from prison. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
8 |
41 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Laurence Bent's Contacts or Allies betrays Laurence Bent, ending Laurence Bent's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
9 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
9 |
47 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
10 |
49 |
Gained a contact. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
11 |
56 |
Laurence Bent is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
58 |
A notable academic consults with Laurence Bent about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
60 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |