Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
19 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
1 |
19 |
Fled from the draft. |
1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
23 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
27 |
Drafted into Ground Assault |
4 |
30 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
4 |
33 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
5 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
35 |
A good deal ensures Derek Roland is living the high life for a few years. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Derek Roland's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Derek Roland's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
49 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
9 |
49 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
9 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
50 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
55 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Derek Roland's Contacts or Allies betrays Derek Roland, ending Derek Roland's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
11 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
56 |
Derek Roland aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired. |
12 |
60 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Victim of a crime. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |