Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
22 |
Join a social movement. |
1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
23 |
Nearly killed. |
2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
3 |
29 |
When dealing with an alien race, Burt Adams have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
4 |
32 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
5 |
37 |
Burt Adams's ship is damaged, and Burt Adams have to hitch-hike Burt Adams's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
5 |
37 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
6 |
37 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
6 |
41 |
Involved in a gambling ring. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Rogue (Enforcer) rank 1. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Rogue (Enforcer). |
7 |
42 |
Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Rogue (Enforcer) rank 2. |
8 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Rogue (Enforcer). |
8 |
49 |
Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Rogue (Enforcer). |
9 |
53 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
10 |
53 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
10 |
56 |
Psychologically damaged by Burt Adams's time in the scouts. |
11 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
11 |
56 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
59 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Burt Adams's Contacts or Allies betrays Burt Adams, ending Burt Adams's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
12 |
59 |
Retired. |
12 |
63 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
69 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
75 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
78 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |