Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
26 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
2 |
26 |
Gain a contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
29 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
4 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
6 |
41 |
Political upheaval strikes Steven Barnes's homeworld, and Steven Barnes is caught up in the revolution. |
7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
44 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
47 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
53 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
56 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
10 |
58 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
58 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
11 |
60 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
12 |
60 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
12 |
61 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Steven Barnes's Contacts or Allies betrays Steven Barnes, ending Steven Barnes's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
13 |
61 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
62 |
A notable academic consults with Steven Barnes about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |