Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
20 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ferd Miles's work. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
24 |
Ferd Miles's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Ferd Miles may salvage what Ferd Miles can and give up. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
28 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
30 |
Find valuable salvage. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Amnesia. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
40 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
6 |
40 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
40 |
Gain Enemy if Ferd Miles don't already have one. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
44 |
Ferd Miles run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
51 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ferd Miles into bankruptcy. Ferd Miles salvages what Ferd Miles can. |
10 |
51 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
55 |
Ferd Miles accepted an offer of inducements to betray Ferd Miles's faith. Gain 630,000 in cash. |
11 |
55 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
59 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ferd Miles's Contacts or Allies betrays Ferd Miles, ending Ferd Miles's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |