Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
19 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Houston Long's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
19 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
19 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
1 |
19 |
The planetary government interferes with Houston Long's research for political or religious reasons. Houston Long continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
1 |
19 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
4 |
32 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
5 |
35 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Houston Long hold out until relief arrives. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
6 |
42 |
Houston Long is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
7 |
43 |
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. |
7 |
43 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
8 |
43 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
46 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
49 |
Amnesia. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
53 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Houston Long's Contacts or Allies betrays Houston Long, ending Houston Long's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
57 |
Houston Long is involved in good works in the community, gaining the respect of a large segment of
society. Gain SOC +1 and an Ally. |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
12 |
61 |
Houston Long accepted an offer of inducements to betray Houston Long's faith. Gain 650,000 in cash. |
12 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired. |
13 |
65 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |