Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
24 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
29 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
34 |
Risk Ardella Shorten's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
35 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
40 |
A good deal ensures Ardella Shorten is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
46 |
Gained a contact. |
7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
46 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
49 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ardella Shorten's work. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
51 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
58 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ardella Shorten's work. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
62 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Ardella Shorten's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
11 |
62 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
12 |
64 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Ardella Shorten, forcing Ardella Shorten to leave Ardella Shorten's career. Gain a Rival. |
12 |
64 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
12 |
66 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
13 |
70 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Ardella Shorten's conscience. |
13 |
70 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
70 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
14 |
71 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Retired. |
15 |
73 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
78 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |