Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Pierce Kildare's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Pierce Kildare is blamed for the disaster. Pierce Kildare is court - martialled and discharged. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
23 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
3 |
24 |
Involved in a gambling ring. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |
4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
4 |
28 |
A crime lord considers Pierce Kildare his protégé. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 2. |
5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
5 |
35 |
Pierce Kildare spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 3. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
6 |
37 |
Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
6 |
39 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
40 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
46 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Pierce Kildare from Pierce Kildare's work. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
49 |
Win a prestigious prize for Pierce Kildare's work. |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
52 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Pierce Kildare's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
10 |
52 |
Gain an Enemy |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
58 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
12 |
61 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
12 |
63 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
13 |
63 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
13 |
65 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Pierce Kildare from Pierce Kildare's work. |
13 |
67 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
14 |
71 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
71 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
15 |
75 |
Pierce Kildare faith is shaken. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |