Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
1 |
21 |
Severely injured. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
28 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Buster Jacobs into bankruptcy. Buster Jacobs salvages what Buster Jacobs can. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
32 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
34 |
Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
6 |
34 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
6 |
37 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
7 |
40 |
A notable academic consults with Buster Jacobs about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
7 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
8 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
42 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
45 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
9 |
47 |
Buster Jacobs survey an alien world. |
10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
10 |
52 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
11 |
55 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
12 |
59 |
Buster Jacobs have no idea what happened to Buster Jacobs – they found Buster Jacobs's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
12 |
62 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |