Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Porter McLelland's Contacts or Allies betrays Porter McLelland, ending Porter McLelland's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Porter McLelland's Contacts or Allies betrays Porter McLelland, ending Porter McLelland's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
24 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
3 |
24 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
24 |
Gain Enemy if Porter McLelland don't already have one. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
28 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
5 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
6 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
35 |
Porter McLelland run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
7 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
38 |
Porter McLelland do not know what happened to Porter McLelland. There is a gap in Porter McLelland's memory. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
43 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
47 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
10 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
10 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
48 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Porter McLelland's Contacts or Allies betrays Porter McLelland, ending Porter McLelland's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
11 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
51 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
12 |
51 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
55 |
A notable academic consults with Porter McLelland about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
55 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
13 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
13 |
57 |
Opponents of Porter McLelland's belief system ambush Porter McLelland. |
13 |
57 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
57 |
Retired. |
14 |
60 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
64 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
69 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |