Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Leo Foale do not know what happened to Leo Foale. There is a gap in Leo Foale's memory. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
21 |
Leo Foale have no idea what happened to Leo Foale – they found Leo Foale's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
3 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
3 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
22 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
3 |
25 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
25 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
4 |
28 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
5 |
29 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
5 |
33 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
5 |
33 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
6 |
37 |
Moved to a new world. |
7 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
7 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Leo Foale's Contacts or Allies betrays Leo Foale, ending Leo Foale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
46 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
10 |
46 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
50 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
11 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
54 |
A notable academic consults with Leo Foale about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
56 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Leo Foale has become Leo Foale's superior. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
60 |
Leo Foale have been following false teachings! |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
60 |
Retired. |
14 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
65 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
70 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |