Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
19 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Adolphus Bowman stranded in the wilderness. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
23 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
3 |
24 |
Good fortune |
3 |
27 |
Graduated. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
31 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
35 |
Risk Adolphus Bowman's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
39 |
A good deal ensures Adolphus Bowman is living the high life for a few years. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
41 |
Adolphus Bowman's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
8 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
49 |
Adolphus Bowman run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
10 |
49 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
50 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Adolphus Bowman's Contacts or Allies betrays Adolphus Bowman, ending Adolphus Bowman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
11 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
54 |
Adolphus Bowman faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Adolphus Bowman's efforts. |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
12 |
57 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Adolphus Bowman has become Adolphus Bowman's superior. |
12 |
58 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Voluntarily left Holy Warrior |
13 |
58 |
Retired. |
13 |
59 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
72 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
75 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |