Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
25 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
28 |
Ab Atwabes have no idea what happened to Ab Atwabes – they found Ab Atwabes's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
30 |
Ab Atwabes do not know what happened to Ab Atwabes. There is a gap in Ab Atwabes's memory. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Ab Atwabes run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ab Atwabes's work. |
7 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
41 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
47 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ab Atwabes's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
8 |
47 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
8 |
47 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
8 |
47 |
The planetary government interferes with Ab Atwabes's research for political or religious reasons. Ab Atwabes continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
8 |
47 |
Gain an Enemy |
8 |
47 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired. |
9 |
48 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
53 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
59 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Accused of a crime. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Moved to a new world. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
70 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
74 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |