Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
1 |
19 |
Spent the college years partying. |
1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
34 |
Ira Pearson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
5 |
36 |
Ira Pearson's business expands, Ira Pearson's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
6 |
41 |
Lost eye or limb. |
7 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
42 |
Ira Pearson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
8 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
42 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
46 |
Ira Pearson is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
48 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ira Pearson into bankruptcy. Ira Pearson salvages what Ira Pearson can. |
10 |
48 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
50 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ira Pearson's Contacts or Allies betrays Ira Pearson, ending Ira Pearson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
52 |
Ira Pearson is involved in good works in the community, gaining the respect of a large segment of
society. Gain SOC +1 and an Ally. |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
12 |
58 |
Opponents of Ira Pearson's belief system ambush Ira Pearson. |
12 |
58 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
13 |
58 |
Retired. |
13 |
60 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Accused of a crime. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Good fortune. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |