Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Drafted into Infantry |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
2 |
25 |
Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which Mckinley Bates blame Mckinley Bates's commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
3 |
28 |
Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Mckinley Bates's research for political or religious reasons. Mckinley Bates continue working secretely. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
31 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Mckinley Bates, forcing Mckinley Bates to leave Mckinley Bates's career. Gain a Rival. |
4 |
31 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
31 |
Switched to Army (Cavalry) with previous rank. |
5 |
33 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
6 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
7 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
37 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
7 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
8 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |
8 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
42 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
9 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
45 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
47 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
10 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
52 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
57 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Mckinley Bates into bankruptcy. Mckinley Bates salvages what Mckinley Bates can. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Retired. |
13 |
61 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
70 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
18 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |