Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
19 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Elwood Douglas's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
19 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
19 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
1 |
19 |
The planetary government interferes with Elwood Douglas's research for political or religious reasons. Elwood Douglas continue working secretely. |
1 |
19 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
2 |
23 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Elwood Douglas's research for political or religious reasons. Elwood Douglas continue working secretely. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
3 |
27 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
39 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
41 |
Elwood Douglas's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
8 |
41 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
41 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
42 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Elwood Douglas's career. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
9 |
46 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
9 |
46 |
Gain a contact. |
10 |
49 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
10 |
52 |
Elwood Douglas join a gambling circle on board. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
11 |
57 |
Elwood Douglas foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
12 |
60 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
12 |
61 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
12 |
61 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
13 |
63 |
Elwood Douglas is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
14 |
65 |
Elwood Douglas is chosen to represent Elwood Douglas's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
14 |
67 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |