Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
22 |
Thornton Grain's ship is damaged, and Thornton Grain have to hitch-hike Thornton Grain's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
1 |
22 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
25 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
3 |
30 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Thornton Grain's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Thornton Grain's work. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
35 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Thornton Grain from Thornton Grain's work. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
6 |
41 |
Thornton Grain's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Thornton Grain may salvage what Thornton Grain can and give up. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
7 |
42 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
7 |
43 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
8 |
47 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
9 |
53 |
Thornton Grain's business expands, Thornton Grain's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
10 |
56 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 3. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
11 |
62 |
Thornton Grain's business expands, Thornton Grain's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
11 |
62 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 4 with the new title Senior Manager. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
12 |
63 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
13 |
65 |
Opponents of Thornton Grain's belief system ambush Thornton Grain. |
13 |
65 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Retired. |
14 |
66 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
Victim of a crime. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |