Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
19 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
24 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
27 |
When dealing with an alien race, Ira Langhorne botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
3 |
27 |
Ira Langhorne's ship is damaged, and Ira Langhorne have to hitch-hike Ira Langhorne's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
27 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Ira Langhorne run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
36 |
Gained a contact. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
7 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
47 |
Make a breakthrough in Ira Langhorne's field. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
9 |
47 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
47 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
9 |
51 |
A rival researcher blackens Ira Langhorne's name or steals Ira Langhorne's research. Gain a Rival. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
53 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ira Langhorne stranded in the wilderness. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
56 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
60 |
A notable academic consults with Ira Langhorne about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
13 |
61 |
Retired. |
13 |
64 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
73 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
75 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |