Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
21 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
26 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Miles Cumming's scout ship. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
30 |
Miles Cumming run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
33 |
Drafted into Line/Crew |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
36 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
6 |
37 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Miles Cumming far from home. |
7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
37 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
37 |
Returned to Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
40 |
When dealing with an alien race, Miles Cumming botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
7 |
40 |
Miles Cumming have no idea what happened to Miles Cumming – they found Miles Cumming's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
7 |
41 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2 with the new title Scout. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
8 |
43 |
Miles Cumming's ship is damaged, and Miles Cumming have to hitch-hike Miles Cumming's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
43 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
9 |
43 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
46 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
49 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Miles Cumming stranded in the wilderness. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
11 |
51 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
53 |
Win a prestigious prize for Miles Cumming's work. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
12 |
55 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
12 |
57 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
12 |
59 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
13 |
60 |
Win a prestigious prize for Miles Cumming's work. |
13 |
63 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
14 |
67 |
A notable academic consults with Miles Cumming about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
15 |
70 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Miles Cumming has become Miles Cumming's superior. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |