Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
22 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Mat Bowditch's research for political or religious reasons. Mat Bowditch continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
26 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
30 |
Mat Bowditch run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
35 |
Contact with Government. |
5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
42 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mat Bowditch's Contacts or Allies betrays Mat Bowditch, ending Mat Bowditch's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
46 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
8 |
46 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
8 |
49 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
53 |
Gained a contact. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
55 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |