Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Wayman Palmer from Wayman Palmer's work. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
29 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
33 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
5 |
36 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
6 |
40 |
Wayman Palmer foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
7 |
42 |
Refuse to abuse Wayman Palmer's position for profit. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 5 with the new title Captain. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
8 |
49 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 6 with the new title Admiral. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
9 |
53 |
Wayman Palmer is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
10 |
53 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
10 |
56 |
Wayman Palmer have no idea what happened to Wayman Palmer – they found Wayman Palmer's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
11 |
56 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
57 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Wayman Palmer's Contacts or Allies betrays Wayman Palmer, ending Wayman Palmer's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
57 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
58 |
Wayman Palmer come into conflict with a splinter group Wayman Palmer's own religion which maintains Wayman Palmer's version is the wrong one. Gain 1 Rivals. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
13 |
58 |
Retired. |
13 |
62 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
Good fortune. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
75 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
18 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
81 |
Gained a contact. |
19 |
82 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |