Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
21 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
2 |
26 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Gerald Holmes's unit. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
3 |
28 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
4 |
31 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
4 |
31 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
33 |
Gerald Holmes run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
6 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
33 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
6 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
7 |
38 |
Good fortune |
7 |
41 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
7 |
41 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 2 with the new title Sergeant. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
8 |
43 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Gerald Holmes's job. |
9 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
45 |
Gerald Holmes do not know what happened to Gerald Holmes. There is a gap in Gerald Holmes's memory. |
10 |
45 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
48 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
48 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
The planetary government interferes with Gerald Holmes's research for political or religious reasons. Gerald Holmes continue working secretely. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
11 |
49 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
11 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
52 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
11 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
12 |
57 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Gerald Holmes's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
12 |
57 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
13 |
57 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
13 |
57 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
13 |
60 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
13 |
61 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |