Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
19 |
Al Robins's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
2 |
25 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Al Robins's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
29 |
A rival researcher blackens Al Robins's name or steals Al Robins's research. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
34 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Al Robins, forcing Al Robins to leave Al Robins's career. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
34 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
6 |
36 |
When dealing with an alien race, Al Robins botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
6 |
36 |
Al Robins's ship is damaged, and Al Robins have to hitch-hike Al Robins's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
36 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
39 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
8 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
39 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
44 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
50 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Al Robins out of business. |
11 |
50 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
52 |
Al Robins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
12 |
52 |
Retired. |
12 |
53 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Moved to a new world. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
72 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |