Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
A rival researcher blackens Bud Flores's name or steals Bud Flores's research. Gain a Rival. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
25 |
A rival researcher blackens Bud Flores's name or steals Bud Flores's research. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bud Flores's Contacts or Allies betrays Bud Flores, ending Bud Flores's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
5 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
35 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
38 |
Drafted into Army Support |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
7 |
41 |
Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which Bud Flores blame Bud Flores's commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
8 |
41 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
44 |
Bud Flores survey an alien world. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
9 |
48 |
Bud Flores's ship is damaged, and Bud Flores have to hitch-hike Bud Flores's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
9 |
48 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
10 |
48 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
50 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Bud Flores out of business. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
11 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
54 |
Bud Flores is chosen to represent Bud Flores's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
57 |
Bud Flores is chosen to represent Bud Flores's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
12 |
58 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
59 |
Bud Flores is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
14 |
63 |
Good fortune |
14 |
66 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
66 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
15 |
68 |
A notable academic consults with Bud Flores about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
15 |
70 |
Forced to muster out. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |