| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 1 |
22 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Emerson Shorten far from home. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Emerson Shorten's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
41 |
A good deal ensures Emerson Shorten is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
42 |
Returned to Entertainer (Artist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Emerson Shorten is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |