Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
22 |
Ford Porden's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
25 |
Ford Porden's ship is damaged, and Ford Porden have to hitch-hike Ford Porden's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
2 |
25 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
A sudden war destroys Ford Porden's trade routes and contacts, forcing Ford Porden to flee that region of space. |
3 |
26 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
4 |
26 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
4 |
28 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Ford Porden's commander’s error or incompetence, but Ford Porden survive. |
4 |
28 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
5 |
34 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Ford Porden's career. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
6 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
7 |
41 |
Display heroism in battle. |
7 |
42 |
Commissioned in Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Lieutenant. |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
8 |
44 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
8 |
46 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
9 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
9 |
47 |
A mission goes wrong; Ford Porden and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Ford Porden's jailer as an Enemy. |
10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
10 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
49 |
Ford Porden retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
52 |
A notable academic consults with Ford Porden about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
59 |
Ford Porden refused an offer of inducements to betray Ford Porden's faith. Gain 1 enemies. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
62 |
Ford Porden is chosen to represent Ford Porden's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
13 |
63 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Retired. |
14 |
65 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |