Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
20 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
2 |
20 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Drafted into Line/Crew |
3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 |
28 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
4 |
28 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
31 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
5 |
31 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rufus Jenkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Rufus Jenkins, ending Rufus Jenkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
43 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
51 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
55 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Rufus Jenkins's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
10 |
55 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
55 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
10 |
55 |
The planetary government interferes with Rufus Jenkins's research for political or religious reasons. Rufus Jenkins continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
10 |
55 |
Gain an Enemy |
10 |
55 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
11 |
55 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
55 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
11 |
58 |
Make a breakthrough in Rufus Jenkins's field. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
12 |
61 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
13 |
66 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
67 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
14 |
68 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Rufus Jenkins from Rufus Jenkins's work. |
14 |
71 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |