Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Agent (Corporate Agent). |
1 |
22 |
Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
23 |
James Reid's ship is damaged, and James Reid have to hitch-hike James Reid's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
2 |
23 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
3 |
27 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing James Reid's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
4 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
31 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
5 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing James Reid's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
34 |
A rival researcher blackens James Reid's name or steals James Reid's research. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
37 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
6 |
37 |
Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
6 |
37 |
The planetary government interferes with James Reid's research for political or religious reasons. James Reid continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
42 |
James Reid's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. James Reid may salvage what James Reid can and give up. |
8 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
44 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
47 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
54 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
58 |
James Reid run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
58 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
12 |
61 |
A notable academic consults with James Reid about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
62 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Retired at age 62. |