Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Eldridge Keating's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
22 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Eldridge Keating's research for political or religious reasons. Eldridge Keating continue working secretely. |
1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
24 |
Win a prestigious prize for Eldridge Keating's work. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
29 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Eldridge Keating's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
4 |
34 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
5 |
38 |
Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
47 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Eldridge Keating into bankruptcy. Eldridge Keating salvages what Eldridge Keating can. |
9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
9 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
9 |
51 |
Eldridge Keating is chosen to represent Eldridge Keating's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
10 |
54 |
Opponents of Eldridge Keating's belief system ambush Eldridge Keating. |
10 |
54 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
11 |
54 |
Retired. |
11 |
57 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Moved to a new world. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
70 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
73 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |