Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
19 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Houston Dwan's work. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
3 |
30 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Houston Dwan's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Houston Dwan's Contacts or Allies betrays Houston Dwan, ending Houston Dwan's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
6 |
37 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
37 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
6 |
41 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Houston Dwan's job. |
7 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
44 |
Houston Dwan's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
47 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
9 |
47 |
Retired. |
9 |
48 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
53 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
63 |
Accused of a crime. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
67 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
71 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
75 |
Good fortune. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |