Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
21 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
24 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
27 |
Make a breakthrough in Valentine Grant's field. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
4 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Valentine Grant's research for political or religious reasons. Valentine Grant continue working secretely. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in Valentine Grant's field. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
6 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
6 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
41 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Valentine Grant's Contacts or Allies betrays Valentine Grant, ending Valentine Grant's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
8 |
46 |
Valentine Grant's business expands, Valentine Grant's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
9 |
49 |
Valentine Grant is rewarded for Valentine Grant's diligence or cunning. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
10 |
55 |
Valentine Grant learn something Valentine Grant should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Valentine Grant can profit from illegally. |
10 |
55 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
11 |
59 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
12 |
64 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |