| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 1 |
19 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ned Shapter's Contacts or Allies betrays Ned Shapter, ending Ned Shapter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Ned Shapter a minor celebrity |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 6 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |