Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
24 |
Good fortune |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
27 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Aaron Ward's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
32 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Aaron Ward from Aaron Ward's work. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Aaron Ward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
36 |
Aaron Ward's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Aaron Ward start again from scratch. |
5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
39 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Aaron Ward's conscience. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
45 |
Aaron Ward run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
45 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
48 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
49 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
51 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
53 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
10 |
53 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
56 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Aaron Ward's Contacts or Allies betrays Aaron Ward, ending Aaron Ward's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
60 |
A notable academic consults with Aaron Ward about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
62 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
66 |
A notable academic consults with Aaron Ward about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
68 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Retired. |
14 |
69 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
75 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |