Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
1 |
20 |
Study Science (Life Sciences/Biology) as a hobby. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
26 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vance McNab's Contacts or Allies betrays Vance McNab, ending Vance McNab's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
36 |
A sudden war destroys Vance McNab's trade routes and contacts, forcing Vance McNab to flee that region of space. |
5 |
36 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
6 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
6 |
37 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
6 |
37 |
Gain a contact. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
7 |
42 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Vance McNab's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Vance McNab is blamed for the disaster. Vance McNab is court - martialled and discharged. |
8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
44 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
46 |
Vance McNab come into conflict with a splinter group Vance McNab's own religion which maintains Vance McNab's version is the wrong one. Gain 1 Rivals. |
10 |
46 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
47 |
Vance McNab run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
11 |
47 |
Retired. |
11 |
51 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |