Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
33 |
When dealing with an alien race, Barney Stephens botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
4 |
33 |
Barney Stephens inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
37 |
When dealing with an alien race, Barney Stephens botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
5 |
37 |
Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
40 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
45 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Barney Stephens's scout ship. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
8 |
50 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Barney Stephens's scout ship. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 3 with the new title Senior Scout. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
9 |
53 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
53 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
54 |
A rival researcher blackens Barney Stephens's name or steals Barney Stephens's research. Gain a Rival. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
60 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Barney Stephens's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
11 |
60 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Barney Stephens stranded in the wilderness. |
11 |
60 |
Gain an Enemy |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
12 |
63 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Barney Stephens, forcing Barney Stephens to leave Barney Stephens's career. Gain a Rival. |
12 |
63 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
13 |
64 |
Barney Stephens faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Barney Stephens's efforts. |
13 |
64 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
13 |
67 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |