Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Attacked by enemies that Jack Cowen easily defeat. |
1 |
22 |
Gain Enemy if Jack Cowen don't already have one. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jack Cowen's Contacts or Allies betrays Jack Cowen, ending Jack Cowen's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
25 |
Psychologically damaged by Jack Cowen's time in the scouts. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
28 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Jack Cowen's scout ship. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
33 |
Jack Cowen spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
5 |
33 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
38 |
Jack Cowen have no idea what happened to Jack Cowen – they found Jack Cowen's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
7 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
42 |
Jack Cowen run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
8 |
42 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
43 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
43 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
9 |
47 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
10 |
47 |
Became a Noble (Diplomat) with the new title Intern. |
10 |
49 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Noble (Diplomat). |
11 |
55 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
56 |
Jack Cowen aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Retired. |
13 |
60 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |