Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
22 |
Nels Keiler's ship is damaged, and Nels Keiler have to hitch-hike Nels Keiler's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
1 |
22 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
25 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
3 |
26 |
Political upheaval strikes Nels Keiler's homeworld, and Nels Keiler is caught up in the revolution. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
5 |
34 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
6 |
38 |
Nels Keiler's business expands, Nels Keiler's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
7 |
43 |
Nels Keiler gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
8 |
47 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
9 |
52 |
Nels Keiler learn something Nels Keiler should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Nels Keiler can profit from illegally. |
9 |
52 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 4 with the new title Craftsman. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
10 |
55 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Nels Keiler Nels Keiler's job. |
11 |
55 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
11 |
57 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
60 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Nels Keiler's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
12 |
63 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
13 |
65 |
Nels Keiler's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
14 |
69 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |