Term | History |
1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
1 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
1 | Is now a Freelancer |
2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
2 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
3 | Public opinion turns on you. |
4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
4 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
4 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
5 | Gained a contact. |
5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
6 | Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
7 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
9 | Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 | Retired at age 54 |
10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |