Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Columbus Roberts from Columbus Roberts's work. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
2 |
23 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Columbus Roberts, forcing Columbus Roberts to leave Columbus Roberts's career. Gain a Rival. |
2 |
23 |
Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
27 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Columbus Roberts's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Columbus Roberts is blamed for the disaster. Columbus Roberts is court - martialled and discharged. |
3 |
27 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
4 |
30 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
5 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
33 |
Columbus Roberts have no idea what happened to Columbus Roberts – they found Columbus Roberts's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
6 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
37 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
7 |
37 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
7 |
41 |
Graduated. |
8 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
48 |
A good deal ensures Columbus Roberts is living the high life for a few years. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
51 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
57 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
60 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 6. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
13 |
62 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
13 |
65 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
14 |
69 |
Opponents of Columbus Roberts's belief system ambush Columbus Roberts. |
14 |
69 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
Retired. |
15 |
72 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
77 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |