Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Thornton Black's Contacts or Allies betrays Thornton Black, ending Thornton Black's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
24 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
3 |
27 |
A mission goes wrong and Thornton Black is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Thornton Black's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
36 |
Contact with Government. |
6 |
39 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
7 |
41 |
Thornton Black is chosen to represent Thornton Black's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
8 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
8 |
43 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
45 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Thornton Black stranded in the wilderness. |
9 |
45 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
9 |
47 |
Thornton Black is involved in good works in the community, gaining the respect of a large segment of
society. Gain SOC +1 and an Ally. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
10 |
50 |
Thornton Black is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
55 |
Thornton Black is chosen to represent Thornton Black's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
60 |
Thornton Black is chosen to represent Thornton Black's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
12 |
61 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired. |
13 |
65 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
77 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |