Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
24 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Benton Myers into bankruptcy. Benton Myers salvages what Benton Myers can. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
3 |
25 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Benton Myers's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
4 |
30 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
5 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
35 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
39 |
When dealing with an alien race, Benton Myers botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
6 |
39 |
Psychologically damaged by Benton Myers's time in the scouts. |
7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
44 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
48 |
Moved to a new world. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
49 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Benton Myers from Benton Myers's work. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
10 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
55 |
Make a breakthrough in Benton Myers's field. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
59 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Benton Myers stranded in the wilderness. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
12 |
59 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
61 |
Benton Myers accepted an offer of inducements to betray Benton Myers's faith. Gain 760,000 in cash. |
12 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired. |
13 |
64 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
70 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
73 |
Victim of a crime. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
79 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
17 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
83 |
Good fortune. |
18 |
83 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
86 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
19 |
87 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |