Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
22 |
Gained a contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
25 |
Attacked by enemies that Rube Gardner easily defeat. |
2 |
25 |
Gain Enemy if Rube Gardner don't already have one. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rube Gardner's Contacts or Allies betrays Rube Gardner, ending Rube Gardner's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
4 |
29 |
One of Rube Gardner's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Rube Gardner into the criminal underworld. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
5 |
35 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Rube Gardner's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
6 |
37 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Rube Gardner a minor celebrity |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
7 |
40 |
Rube Gardner is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Rube Gardner get too close to? |
8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
8 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
42 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
9 |
46 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Rube Gardner's scout ship. |
10 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
10 |
52 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
11 |
55 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
11 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
12 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
12 |
60 |
Rube Gardner come into conflict with a splinter group Rube Gardner's own religion which maintains Rube Gardner's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired. |
13 |
63 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Good fortune. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
80 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |