Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Royce Spain's work. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
2 |
26 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Royce Spain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
28 |
Royce Spain's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Royce Spain may salvage what Royce Spain can and give up. |
3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
34 |
A rival researcher blackens Royce Spain's name or steals Royce Spain's research. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
37 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
43 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
48 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
8 |
48 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
54 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Royce Spain's Contacts or Allies betrays Royce Spain, ending Royce Spain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
54 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
56 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
11 |
58 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
12 |
60 |
Retired. |
12 |
61 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
68 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
70 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
74 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
80 |
Accused of a crime. |
17 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
82 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
18 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
86 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
19 |
88 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
92 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
20 |
92 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |