Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
22 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
26 |
Make a breakthrough in Orin Cook's field. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
28 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
33 |
Good fortune |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
39 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Orin Cook's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
39 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
6 |
39 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
6 |
39 |
The planetary government interferes with Orin Cook's research for political or religious reasons. Orin Cook continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
6 |
39 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
7 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
46 |
Orin Cook foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
8 |
50 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
9 |
52 |
Gained a contact. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
10 |
55 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Orin Cook's career. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
11 |
60 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
62 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
12 |
66 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Orin Cook's career. |
12 |
66 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 6 with the new title Master Chief. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
13 |
67 |
Orin Cook is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |