Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
1 |
20 |
Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
22 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
27 |
Burt Jones inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
31 |
Returned to Citizen (Colonist). |
5 |
32 |
Burt Jones is rewarded for Burt Jones's diligence or cunning. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
6 |
37 |
Political upheaval strikes Burt Jones's homeworld, and Burt Jones is caught up in the revolution. |
6 |
39 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
7 |
40 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 3. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
8 |
45 |
Burt Jones learn something Burt Jones should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Burt Jones can profit from illegally. |
8 |
45 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 4 with the new title Explorer. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
9 |
50 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Burt Jones Burt Jones's job. |
10 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
51 |
Burt Jones run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
55 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
11 |
55 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
11 |
55 |
Gain Enemy if Burt Jones don't already have one. |
11 |
58 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
12 |
60 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
13 |
60 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
13 |
64 |
A notable academic consults with Burt Jones about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
14 |
66 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Burt Jones has become Burt Jones's superior. |
14 |
68 |
Forced to muster out. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |