Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Cyrus Williams's work. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
3 |
29 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Cyrus Williams's research for political or religious reasons. Cyrus Williams continue working secretely. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
31 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
4 |
31 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Cyrus Williams's Contacts or Allies betrays Cyrus Williams, ending Cyrus Williams's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
6 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
6 |
36 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
40 |
Cyrus Williams's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
8 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
8 |
41 |
Cyrus Williams faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Cyrus Williams's efforts. |
8 |
41 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
9 |
47 |
Cyrus Williams refused an offer of inducements to betray Cyrus Williams's faith. Gain 4 enemies. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
10 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
10 |
48 |
Retired. |
10 |
52 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
78 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
81 |
Gained a contact. |
19 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |