Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
21 |
A mission goes wrong and Owen Taylor is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
24 |
Owen Taylor run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
30 |
Find valuable salvage. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
36 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Owen Taylor's Contacts or Allies betrays Owen Taylor, ending Owen Taylor's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
44 |
Owen Taylor run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
48 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
48 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
9 |
51 |
Owen Taylor survey an alien world. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
10 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
10 |
55 |
Psychologically damaged by Owen Taylor's time in the scouts. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
11 |
55 |
Retired. |
11 |
57 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
63 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |