Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ross Whitlock's Contacts or Allies betrays Ross Whitlock, ending Ross Whitlock's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
2 |
24 |
Ross Whitlock's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
3 |
25 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
28 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
31 |
Find valuable salvage. |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ross Whitlock's Contacts or Allies betrays Ross Whitlock, ending Ross Whitlock's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
6 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
38 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
6 |
38 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
6 |
38 |
Gain Enemy if Ross Whitlock don't already have one. |
6 |
39 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
41 |
Drafted into Courier |
8 |
43 |
Returned to Scout (Courier). |
8 |
44 |
Ross Whitlock have no idea what happened to Ross Whitlock – they found Ross Whitlock's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
9 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
9 |
46 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
10 |
51 |
Ross Whitlock faith is shaken. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
54 |
A notable academic consults with Ross Whitlock about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
60 |
Ross Whitlock accepted an offer of inducements to betray Ross Whitlock's faith. Gain 100,000 in cash. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired. |
13 |
63 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |