Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Ben Long's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Ben Long is blamed for the disaster. Ben Long is court - martialled and discharged. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
24 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
3 |
28 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Ben Long Ben Long's job. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ben Long's work. |
4 |
32 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
34 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
5 |
36 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
39 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ben Long stranded in the wilderness. |
7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
42 |
Ben Long run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
8 |
46 |
Ben Long is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
8 |
46 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
9 |
49 |
Opponents of Ben Long's belief system ambush Ben Long. |
9 |
49 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
53 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
11 |
53 |
Became a Prisoner (Inmate). |
11 |
56 |
Joined a prison gang |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Inmate) rank 1. |
11 |
57 |
Paroled from prison. |
12 |
57 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
12 |
61 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ben Long's Contacts or Allies betrays Ben Long, ending Ben Long's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
13 |
61 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
13 |
62 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ben Long's Contacts or Allies betrays Ben Long, ending Ben Long's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
Retired. |
14 |
63 |
Accused of a crime. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
71 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
75 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
18 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
80 |
Moved to a new world. |
19 |
82 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
86 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
20 |
86 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |