Term | History |
1 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
1 | Is now a Rookie |
1 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
1 | Is now a Corporal |
2 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 22 |
2 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
2 | Is now a Sergeant |
3 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 26 |
3 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
3 | Is now a Detective |
4 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 30 |
4 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
5 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
5 | Is now a Private |
5 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
5 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
5 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
6 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
6 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
6 | Is now a Corporal |
7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
8 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
9 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 62 |
12 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
12 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
12 | Gain an Enemy |
12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 66 |
13 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
13 | Promoted to rank 6 |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 70 |
14 | A disaster or war strikes. |
14 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
14 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 74 |
15 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |