Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
2 |
22 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
2 |
24 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
3 |
25 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Watson Beckham's commander’s error or incompetence, but Watson Beckham survive. |
3 |
25 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
4 |
29 |
Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
5 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Watson Beckham's Contacts or Allies betrays Watson Beckham, ending Watson Beckham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
6 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
7 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
40 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
9 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
43 |
Watson Beckham run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
10 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
47 |
Watson Beckham run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
11 |
47 |
Retired. |
11 |
50 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
Accused of a crime. |
13 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
60 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
65 |
Victim of a crime. |
16 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
71 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |