Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
2 |
20 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
27 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Pat Bowditch's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
29 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Pat Bowditch stranded in the wilderness. |
4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Pat Bowditch's work. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
6 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
40 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
6 |
40 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
40 |
The planetary government interferes with Pat Bowditch's research for political or religious reasons. Pat Bowditch continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
43 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Pat Bowditch, forcing Pat Bowditch to leave Pat Bowditch's career. Gain a Rival. |
7 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
8 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Pat Bowditch's Contacts or Allies betrays Pat Bowditch, ending Pat Bowditch's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
47 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
9 |
50 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
10 |
52 |
Pat Bowditch is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Pat Bowditch get too close to? |
11 |
52 |
Retired. |
11 |
53 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |