Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
20 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Freddie Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Freddie Shorten, ending Freddie Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Prisoner (Inmate). |
3 |
27 |
Disgraced. Word of Freddie Shorten's criminal past reaches Freddie Shorten's homeworld. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Prisoner (Inmate). |
4 |
31 |
Parole hearing. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Inmate) rank 1. |
4 |
32 |
Paroled from prison. |
5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
33 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
37 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
43 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Freddie Shorten's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
47 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
49 |
Risk Freddie Shorten's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
9 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |