Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
19 |
Columbus Coleman survey an alien world. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
25 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
3 |
29 |
Columbus Coleman foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
4 |
34 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Columbus Coleman's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Columbus Coleman is blamed for the disaster. Columbus Coleman is court - martialled and discharged. |
5 |
34 |
Returned to Scout (Courier). |
5 |
37 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
44 |
Amnesia. |
8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
48 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
57 |
Columbus Coleman run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
58 |
Columbus Coleman accepted an offer of inducements to betray Columbus Coleman's faith. Gain 700,000 in cash. |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |