Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
19 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 2 Allies. |
1 |
21 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
23 |
Sam Foale spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
2 |
23 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
3 |
29 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
32 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
6 |
37 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
7 |
41 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
8 |
48 |
Win a prestigious prize. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
9 |
50 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Sam Foale far from home. |
10 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
10 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
51 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
55 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
12 |
58 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
13 |
59 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
63 |
Sam Foale is chosen to represent Sam Foale's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
13 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
14 |
66 |
Sam Foale refused an offer of inducements to betray Sam Foale's faith. Gain 2 enemies. |
14 |
67 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
14 |
67 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 3 with the new title Priest. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
15 |
71 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
71 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 4 with the new title Senior Priest. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |