Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
25 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rolla Byrd's Contacts or Allies betrays Rolla Byrd, ending Rolla Byrd's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
28 |
Rolla Byrd is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Rolla Byrd's guilt drives Rolla Byrd to excel. |
5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
5 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
5 |
29 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
6 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
33 |
Rolla Byrd's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
6 |
36 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
39 |
Gained a contact. |
7 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
43 |
Rolla Byrd run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
9 |
43 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
44 |
Rolla Byrd do not know what happened to Rolla Byrd. There is a gap in Rolla Byrd's memory. |
10 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
46 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
10 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
11 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
50 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Rolla Byrd's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
11 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
12 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
12 |
55 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
60 |
Rolla Byrd accepted an offer of inducements to betray Rolla Byrd's faith. Gain 590,000 in cash. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
14 |
60 |
Retired. |
14 |
63 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
72 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |