Term |
Age |
History |
---|
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
28 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 4. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Van Hicks's Contacts or Allies betrays Van Hicks, ending Van Hicks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
7 |
41 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
42 |
Gained a contact. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
47 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
50 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Van Hicks's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
59 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Van Hicks's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
11 |
61 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
62 |
A notable academic consults with Van Hicks about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
13 |
66 |
A notable academic consults with Van Hicks about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
69 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
69 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
14 |
70 |
A notable academic consults with Van Hicks about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
14 |
73 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
15 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |