Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Good fortune |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
26 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
30 |
Gained a contact. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Cleve Ames's Contacts or Allies betrays Cleve Ames, ending Cleve Ames's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
6 |
42 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Switched to Army (Infantry) with previous rank. |
7 |
46 |
Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
8 |
49 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Cleve Ames's career. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
9 |
52 |
Injured. Fully recovered. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
10 |
52 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
54 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
58 |
Cleve Ames run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
58 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
12 |
58 |
Submitted to the draft. |
12 |
58 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
12 |
61 |
A good deal ensures Cleve Ames is living the high life for a few years. |
13 |
62 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
13 |
62 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
13 |
66 |
Cleve Ames do not know what happened to Cleve Ames. There is a gap in Cleve Ames's memory. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Retired at age 66. |
14 |
66 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
14 |
70 |
Cleve Ames refused an offer of inducements to betray Cleve Ames's faith. Gain 6 enemies. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
15 |
72 |
Cleve Ames is involved in good works in the community, gaining the respect of a large segment of
society. Gain SOC +1 and an Ally. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
16 |
74 |
Retired. |
16 |
75 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |