| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 2 |
24 |
Refuse to abuse Meta Shorten's position for profit. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Meta Shorten's career. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
33 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Army (Cavalry) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Meta Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Meta Shorten, ending Meta Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 8 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Meta Shorten about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 9 |
50 |
A notable academic consults with Meta Shorten about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |