Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
21 |
Ralph Lite have no idea what happened to Ralph Lite – they found Ralph Lite's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
23 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
29 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
30 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
37 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
8 |
43 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
47 |
Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
48 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
10 |
48 |
Retired. |
10 |
52 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Accused of a crime. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Good fortune. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Victim of a crime. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Good fortune. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |