Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
19 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Truman Shorten's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
2 |
24 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Truman Shorten's work. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
38 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Truman Shorten's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
42 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Truman Shorten's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
42 |
Truman Shorten's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Truman Shorten may salvage what Truman Shorten can and give up. |
6 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
46 |
Truman Shorten run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
47 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
53 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
10 |
53 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
55 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
11 |
55 |
Submitted to the draft. |
11 |
55 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
11 |
59 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Truman Shorten hold out until relief arrives. |
11 |
59 |
Commissioned in Army (Cavalry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
12 |
63 |
Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired at age 63. |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
13 |
64 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Retired. |
14 |
68 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
14 |
68 |
Tested for psionic powers |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |