Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ferd Cause's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
22 |
Ferd Cause's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Ferd Cause start again from scratch. |
1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
25 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
33 |
Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
35 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
40 |
Victim of a crime |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
43 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
8 |
43 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
45 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
45 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
9 |
48 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
10 |
50 |
Ferd Cause's ship is damaged, and Ferd Cause have to hitch-hike Ferd Cause's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
10 |
50 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
11 |
50 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
11 |
51 |
Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
11 |
51 |
Gain a contact |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
12 |
58 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Ferd Cause a minor celebrity |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
13 |
60 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
14 |
64 |
One of Ferd Cause's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Ferd Cause into the criminal underworld. |
14 |
66 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
66 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
15 |
68 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Ferd Cause a minor celebrity |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
70 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
16 |
74 |
Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
16 |
74 |
Gain a contact |
16 |
74 |
Forced to muster out. |
17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |