Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mahlon Bain's Contacts or Allies betrays Mahlon Bain, ending Mahlon Bain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
24 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Mahlon Bain's scout ship. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
3 |
25 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
25 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
3 |
28 |
Mahlon Bain's ship is damaged, and Mahlon Bain have to hitch-hike Mahlon Bain's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
28 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
32 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Mahlon Bain's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mahlon Bain's work. |
6 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
40 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Mahlon Bain stranded in the wilderness. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
43 |
Find valuable salvage. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
48 |
Find valuable salvage. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
55 |
Attacked by enemies that Mahlon Bain easily defeat. |
10 |
55 |
Gain Enemy if Mahlon Bain don't already have one. |
10 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
59 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Mahlon Bain has become Mahlon Bain's superior. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
12 |
60 |
Voluntarily left Holy Warrior |
12 |
60 |
Retired. |
12 |
62 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
71 |
Good fortune. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
74 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |