Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
22 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
28 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Columbus Rose's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Columbus Rose is blamed for the disaster. Columbus Rose is court - martialled and discharged. |
4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
32 |
Columbus Rose do not know what happened to Columbus Rose. There is a gap in Columbus Rose's memory. |
5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
33 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
37 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Columbus Rose out of business. |
7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Columbus Rose's Contacts or Allies betrays Columbus Rose, ending Columbus Rose's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
40 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
42 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
9 |
43 |
Columbus Rose accepted an offer of inducements to betray Columbus Rose's faith. Gain 220,000 in cash. |
10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
10 |
46 |
Retired. |
10 |
48 |
Good fortune. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Good fortune. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Accused of a crime. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Accused of a crime. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |