Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
21 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Preston Cumming into bankruptcy. Preston Cumming salvages what Preston Cumming can. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
25 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
3 |
27 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Preston Cumming's research for political or religious reasons. Preston Cumming continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
30 |
A rival researcher blackens Preston Cumming's name or steals Preston Cumming's research. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
33 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
5 |
36 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
39 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
6 |
41 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
7 |
45 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
45 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
46 |
Preston Cumming run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Noble (Administrator) with the new title Assistant. |
9 |
49 |
Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
10 |
50 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
50 |
Switched to Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel and previous rank. |
10 |
51 |
time as a ruler or playboy gives Preston Cumming a wide range of experiences. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 1. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
11 |
56 |
Preston Cumming manipulate and charm Preston Cumming's way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
12 |
58 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
12 |
58 |
Failed to qualify for Diplomat (Noble). |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
12 |
59 |
Preston Cumming reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, Preston Cumming sponge off Preston Cumming's family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
12 |
62 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 2 with the new title Ingrate. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |