| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bertie Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Bertie Shorten, ending Bertie Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 |
26 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 4 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 4 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
27 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
33 |
Bertie Shorten is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
38 |
Bertie Shorten foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
39 |
Bertie Shorten is chosen to represent Bertie Shorten's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |