Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
20 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Gaylord Ames from Gaylord Ames's work. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
25 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
3 |
26 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gaylord Ames's Contacts or Allies betrays Gaylord Ames, ending Gaylord Ames's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
4 |
29 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
5 |
35 |
Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
39 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
42 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
8 |
43 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
8 |
44 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
49 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
9 |
49 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
49 |
The planetary government interferes with Gaylord Ames's research for political or religious reasons. Gaylord Ames continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
54 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
55 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
11 |
55 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
55 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
56 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
11 |
56 |
The planetary government interferes with Gaylord Ames's research for political or religious reasons. Gaylord Ames continue working secretely. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
12 |
63 |
A rival researcher blackens Gaylord Ames's name or steals Gaylord Ames's research. Gain a Rival. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
13 |
63 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
13 |
64 |
Gaylord Ames's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Gaylord Ames may salvage what Gaylord Ames can and give up. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
14 |
67 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
68 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |