Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
19 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Gavin Lord's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
19 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
19 |
Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
1 |
19 |
The planetary government interferes with Gavin Lord's research for political or religious reasons. Gavin Lord continue working secretely. |
1 |
19 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
23 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
29 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Gavin Lord from Gavin Lord's work. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
32 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
5 |
38 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
6 |
40 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Gavin Lord stranded in the wilderness. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
7 |
42 |
Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
8 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
45 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
48 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
51 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
10 |
51 |
Tested for psionic powers |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
57 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gavin Lord's Contacts or Allies betrays Gavin Lord, ending Gavin Lord's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired. |
12 |
58 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
73 |
Accused of a crime. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
77 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
79 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
82 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
19 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |