| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Nan Shorten run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
34 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Nan Shorten's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
38 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Nan Shorten a minor celebrity |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Contact with Government. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 3. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 9 |
51 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 4 with the new title Correspondent. |