Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
19 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Frederic Sims's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
2 |
26 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Frederic Sims's research for political or religious reasons. Frederic Sims continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
28 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
4 |
33 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Frederic Sims's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Frederic Sims is blamed for the disaster. Frederic Sims is court - martialled and discharged. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
35 |
A good deal ensures Frederic Sims is living the high life for a few years. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
41 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
43 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Frederic Sims's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
45 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
8 |
45 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
47 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
53 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
59 |
Attacked by enemies that Frederic Sims easily defeat. |
11 |
59 |
Gain Enemy if Frederic Sims don't already have one. |
11 |
61 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Retired. |
12 |
63 |
Good fortune. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
68 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
71 |
Good fortune. |
15 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
76 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
80 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |