Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
1 |
27 |
Left the colonies. |
2 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
2 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
34 |
Drafted into Explorer |
3 |
35 |
Forced to muster out. |
4 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
37 |
Emory McKerras's ship is damaged, and Emory McKerras have to hitch-hike Emory McKerras's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
4 |
37 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
5 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Emory McKerras's Contacts or Allies betrays Emory McKerras, ending Emory McKerras's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
38 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
6 |
41 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
7 |
46 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Emory McKerras's career. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
8 |
47 |
Emory McKerras is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
9 |
47 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
50 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
53 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
54 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
12 |
54 |
Retired. |
12 |
58 |
Moved to a new world. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
71 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
75 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
81 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
19 |
82 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |