Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Charlie Lowther's Contacts or Allies betrays Charlie Lowther, ending Charlie Lowther's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
26 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
3 |
26 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
30 |
Good fortune |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
36 |
Charlie Lowther run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
6 |
40 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Charlie Lowther's scout ship. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
7 |
44 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
47 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
9 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
52 |
Win a prestigious prize for Charlie Lowther's work. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
54 |
Gained a contact. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
58 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Charlie Lowther's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
12 |
63 |
Win a prestigious prize for Charlie Lowther's work. |
12 |
64 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
13 |
67 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
13 |
67 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
13 |
67 |
The planetary government interferes with Charlie Lowther's research for political or religious reasons. Charlie Lowther continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
14 |
72 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Charlie Lowther, forcing Charlie Lowther to leave Charlie Lowther's career. Gain a Rival. |
14 |
72 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
15 |
74 |
Charlie Lowther is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
15 |
76 |
Forced to muster out. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |