Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
20 |
Seth Ford's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
26 |
Moved to a new world. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Seth Ford's work. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
33 |
A rival researcher blackens Seth Ford's name or steals Seth Ford's research. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
5 |
37 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
5 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
37 |
The planetary government interferes with Seth Ford's research for political or religious reasons. Seth Ford continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
41 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Seth Ford, forcing Seth Ford to leave Seth Ford's career. Gain a Rival. |
6 |
41 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
41 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Seth Ford's Contacts or Allies betrays Seth Ford, ending Seth Ford's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
8 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
47 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
50 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
56 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Seth Ford's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
60 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |