Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
24 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
26 |
Po Wapeab's ship is damaged, and Po Wapeab have to hitch-hike Po Wapeab's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
26 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
4 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
27 |
Moved to a new world. |
4 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Po Wapeab is living the high life for a few years. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
38 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
40 |
Po Wapeab's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
8 |
40 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
8 |
43 |
Make a breakthrough in Po Wapeab's field. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
48 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
9 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
52 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Po Wapeab's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
10 |
52 |
Gain an Enemy |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
56 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
12 |
58 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
12 |
58 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
12 |
58 |
The planetary government interferes with Po Wapeab's research for political or religious reasons. Po Wapeab continue working secretely. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
13 |
60 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
13 |
60 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
13 |
63 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Retired. |
14 |
64 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |