| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alfredo Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Alfredo Shorten, ending Alfredo Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
A rival researcher blackens Alfredo Shorten's name or steals Alfredo Shorten's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
42 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alfredo Shorten's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
42 |
Alfredo Shorten's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Alfredo Shorten may salvage what Alfredo Shorten can and give up. |
| 7 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |