Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Find valuable salvage. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
24 |
Earnest Coghill have no idea what happened to Earnest Coghill – they found Earnest Coghill's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
29 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Earnest Coghill's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
6 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Earnest Coghill's research for political or religious reasons. Earnest Coghill continue working secretely. |
6 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
40 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
43 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
9 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
46 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
9 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
51 |
A notable academic consults with Earnest Coghill about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
53 |
Earnest Coghill is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
59 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
60 |
Earnest Coghill accepted an offer of inducements to betray Earnest Coghill's faith. Gain 480,000 in cash. |
13 |
63 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Retired. |
14 |
65 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
Moved to a new world. |
18 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |