Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
21 |
When dealing with an alien race, Eldon Ming botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
1 |
21 |
Eldon Ming have no idea what happened to Eldon Ming – they found Eldon Ming's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
24 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Eldon Ming's scout ship. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
27 |
Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
31 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Eldon Ming from Eldon Ming's work. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
32 |
Make a breakthrough in Eldon Ming's field. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
38 |
Win a prestigious prize for Eldon Ming's work. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
7 |
39 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
7 |
39 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
7 |
43 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Eldon Ming's scout ship. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
46 |
Injured. |
9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
9 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
50 |
Abuse Eldon Ming's position for profit. |
9 |
50 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
10 |
50 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
10 |
53 |
Eldon Ming is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
11 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
11 |
53 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
57 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
12 |
57 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
60 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
13 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
13 |
65 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Eldon Ming's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
14 |
69 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
15 |
70 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
15 |
73 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
16 |
77 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
16 |
77 |
Forced to muster out. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
77 |
Retired. |
17 |
79 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
84 |
Gained a contact. |
19 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |