Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
1 |
20 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
1 |
21 |
Dropped out of university. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
25 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
3 |
26 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
3 |
29 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
4 |
33 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
5 |
33 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
5 |
33 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
5 |
37 |
Stephen McPherson is rewarded for Stephen McPherson's diligence or cunning. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
6 |
38 |
Stephen McPherson learn something Stephen McPherson should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Stephen McPherson can profit from illegally. |
6 |
38 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
6 |
41 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
7 |
44 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
46 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
8 |
46 |
Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
The planetary government interferes with Stephen McPherson's research for political or religious reasons. Stephen McPherson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
9 |
48 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
50 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
53 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
10 |
53 |
Tested for psionic powers |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
59 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
12 |
61 |
Drafted into Surveyor |
12 |
64 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
13 |
65 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
14 |
67 |
A notable academic consults with Stephen McPherson about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
14 |
69 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
15 |
69 |
Retired. |
15 |
72 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |