Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Newton Archer's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
34 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
41 |
Risk Newton Archer's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
7 |
46 |
Newton Archer's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
8 |
46 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
8 |
48 |
Newton Archer learn something Newton Archer should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Newton Archer can profit from illegally. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
9 |
53 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
10 |
56 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
11 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
11 |
56 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
58 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Newton Archer's Contacts or Allies betrays Newton Archer, ending Newton Archer's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
12 |
58 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
59 |
Newton Archer aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Retired. |
13 |
61 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |