Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elmer Patterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Elmer Patterson, ending Elmer Patterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
24 |
Elmer Patterson is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
3 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
27 |
Accused of a crime |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
4 |
30 |
Disgraced. Word of Elmer Patterson's criminal past reaches Elmer Patterson's homeworld. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Prisoner (Thug). |
5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
36 |
Switched to Prisoner (Inmate) with previous rank. |
6 |
37 |
Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Prisoner (Inmate). |
7 |
44 |
Offended a prison gang Elmer Patterson tried to join. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Inmate) rank 1. |
7 |
44 |
Paroled from prison. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
8 |
45 |
Elmer Patterson secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, although they do not share Elmer Patterson's faith. Gain an Ally in the family and a Rival who disagrees with Elmer Patterson's choice. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
9 |
50 |
Opponents of Elmer Patterson's belief system ambush Elmer Patterson. |
9 |
50 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
50 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
51 |
Elmer Patterson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
11 |
51 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
53 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
58 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |