Term |
Age |
History |
---|
1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
22 |
Widely recognized. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Barton Lane left the community. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
25 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
33 |
Barton Lane's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
5 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
35 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
41 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 3. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Psion (Wild Talent). |
8 |
46 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Psion (Wild Talent) rank 1 with the new title Survivor. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Psion (Wild Talent). |
9 |
48 |
An anti-psi cult or gang attempts to expose or attack Barton Lane. |
10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
10 |
48 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
53 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Barton Lane's Contacts or Allies betrays Barton Lane, ending Barton Lane's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Retired. |
12 |
56 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
66 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
81 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
19 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |