Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lawson Nicol's Contacts or Allies betrays Lawson Nicol, ending Lawson Nicol's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
2 |
21 |
Lawson Nicol is rewarded for Lawson Nicol's diligence or cunning. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
3 |
28 |
Lawson Nicol gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
32 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
33 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Lawson Nicol into bankruptcy. Lawson Nicol salvages what Lawson Nicol can. |
6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
6 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
7 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
7 |
36 |
Lawson Nicol's ship is damaged, and Lawson Nicol have to hitch-hike Lawson Nicol's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
7 |
36 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
8 |
36 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |
9 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
42 |
A good deal ensures Lawson Nicol is living the high life for a few years. |
9 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
45 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
48 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
50 |
Lawson Nicol faith is shaken. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
12 |
54 |
Lawson Nicol refused an offer of inducements to betray Lawson Nicol's faith. Gain 4 enemies. |
12 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Voluntarily left Holy Warrior |
13 |
56 |
Retired. |
13 |
58 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |