Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Nellie Bowman's Contacts or Allies betrays Nellie Bowman, ending Nellie Bowman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
2 |
23 |
Nellie Bowman learn something Nellie Bowman should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Nellie Bowman can profit from illegally. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
3 |
27 |
Political upheaval strikes Nellie Bowman's homeworld, and Nellie Bowman is caught up in the revolution. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
4 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
33 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
5 |
36 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
6 |
39 |
Gained a contact. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
7 |
42 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
8 |
47 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
9 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
51 |
Opponents of Nellie Bowman's belief system ambush Nellie Bowman. |
9 |
51 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Retired. |
10 |
55 |
Moved to a new world. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |