Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Amnesia. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
28 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
32 |
Marshall Adams run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
5 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Marshall Adams's Contacts or Allies betrays Marshall Adams, ending Marshall Adams's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
37 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
41 |
A good deal ensures Marshall Adams is living the high life for a few years. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
46 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
48 |
Marshall Adams's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
10 |
48 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
49 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
10 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
11 |
55 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
12 |
56 |
Marshall Adams secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, although they do not share Marshall Adams's faith. Gain an Ally in the family and a Rival who disagrees with Marshall Adams's choice. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
60 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Marshall Adams has become Marshall Adams's superior. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
14 |
64 |
A notable academic consults with Marshall Adams about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
14 |
67 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |