Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
19 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Elbert Cropper's scout ship. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
27 |
When dealing with an alien race, Elbert Cropper botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
3 |
27 |
Psychologically damaged by Elbert Cropper's time in the scouts. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
31 |
Psychologically damaged by Elbert Cropper's time in the scouts. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
5 |
35 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Elbert Cropper's life into chaos, forcing Elbert Cropper to leave the planet. |
6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Colonist |
6 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
6 |
37 |
Elbert Cropper come into conflict with a splinter group Elbert Cropper's own religion which maintains Elbert Cropper's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
7 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
39 |
Find valuable salvage. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
42 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elbert Cropper's Contacts or Allies betrays Elbert Cropper, ending Elbert Cropper's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
9 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
45 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |
10 |
45 |
Returned to Believer (Holy Warrior). |
10 |
46 |
Opponents of Elbert Cropper's belief system ambush Elbert Cropper. |
10 |
46 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
46 |
Retired. |
11 |
48 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Amnesia. |
14 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
63 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |