Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Carey Thompson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
2 |
25 |
A mission goes wrong and Carey Thompson is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
29 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Carey Thompson's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Carey Thompson is blamed for the disaster. Carey Thompson is court - martialled and discharged. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
30 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
35 |
Carey Thompson's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Carey Thompson may salvage what Carey Thompson can and give up. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
39 |
Carey Thompson's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Carey Thompson start again from scratch. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
43 |
Make a breakthrough in Carey Thompson's field. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
8 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
45 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
8 |
47 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
50 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Carey Thompson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
9 |
50 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
9 |
50 |
Gain an Enemy |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
54 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Carey Thompson from Carey Thompson's work. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
59 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Carey Thompson stranded in the wilderness. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired. |
12 |
62 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
71 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |