Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
19 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Elvin Shelton's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
19 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Elvin Shelton, forcing Elvin Shelton to leave Elvin Shelton's career. Gain a Rival. |
1 |
19 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
1 |
19 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
24 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elvin Shelton's Contacts or Allies betrays Elvin Shelton, ending Elvin Shelton's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
4 |
28 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
5 |
34 |
Elvin Shelton's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
6 |
37 |
Elvin Shelton survey an alien world. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
7 |
41 |
Psychologically damaged by Elvin Shelton's time in the scouts. |
8 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
42 |
Elvin Shelton run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
9 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
42 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
9 |
44 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Elvin Shelton's career. |
9 |
46 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
10 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
10 |
46 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
10 |
48 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
51 |
Opponents of Elvin Shelton's belief system ambush Elvin Shelton. |
11 |
51 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
12 |
51 |
Retired. |
12 |
53 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |