Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
19 |
Newell Withers have no idea what happened to Newell Withers – they found Newell Withers's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
23 |
Gain Enemy if Newell Withers don't already have one. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
24 |
Newell Withers do not know what happened to Newell Withers. There is a gap in Newell Withers's memory. |
4 |
24 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
4 |
27 |
Newell Withers is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Newell Withers get too close to? |
5 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
5 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
30 |
Newell Withers foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
31 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
5 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
6 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
6 |
33 |
Newell Withers is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
7 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
7 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
36 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
8 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
8 |
39 |
A notable academic consults with Newell Withers about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
9 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
9 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
41 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
9 |
41 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
41 |
Gain Enemy if Newell Withers don't already have one. |
9 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
10 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
11 |
48 |
Switched to Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
52 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Newell Withers has become Newell Withers's superior. |
11 |
52 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
12 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
12 |
54 |
Newell Withers aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
13 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
13 |
54 |
Retired. |
13 |
58 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
59 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
65 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
70 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
74 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |