Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
1 |
20 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
2 |
24 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Sterling Read far from home. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
3 |
28 |
Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which Sterling Read blame Sterling Read's commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
29 |
Psychologically damaged by Sterling Read's time in the scouts. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
31 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
6 |
31 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
6 |
35 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Sterling Read Sterling Read's job. |
7 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
38 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
8 |
39 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
8 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
8 |
42 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
9 |
46 |
Sterling Read refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Sterling Read's faith. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
10 |
49 |
A notable academic consults with Sterling Read about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
11 |
52 |
Sterling Read aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
52 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
12 |
56 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 1 Allies. |
12 |
56 |
Graduated with honors. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
13 |
56 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
13 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
13 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
13 |
57 |
A good deal ensures Sterling Read is living the high life for a few years. |
13 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
14 |
62 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
14 |
64 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
64 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
15 |
68 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
15 |
68 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
68 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
16 |
70 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
16 |
72 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 6. |
17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |