| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Fern Shorten's business or ship thrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
A sudden war destroys Fern Shorten's trade routes and contacts, forcing Fern Shorten to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Fern Shorten is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |