Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
20 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Mike Arnold's commander’s error or incompetence, but Mike Arnold survive. |
1 |
20 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
2 |
24 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Mike Arnold's commander’s error or incompetence, but Mike Arnold survive. |
2 |
24 |
Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Marine (Ground Assault) with previous rank. |
3 |
29 |
Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
4 |
32 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
4 |
32 |
Injured |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
5 |
37 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
42 |
Contact with Government. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
45 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
49 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mike Arnold's Contacts or Allies betrays Mike Arnold, ending Mike Arnold's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
53 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
53 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
56 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
58 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
64 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
13 |
65 |
Opponents of Mike Arnold's belief system ambush Mike Arnold. |
13 |
65 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Retired. |
14 |
66 |
Victim of a crime. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
75 |
Contact with Government. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
79 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
83 |
Moved to a new world. |
19 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |