| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
20 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Orlo Shorten's research for political or religious reasons. Orlo Shorten continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Orlo Shorten stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
30 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
31 |
Orlo Shorten spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 |
31 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 6 |
38 |
Gain a contact |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 8 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 8 |
43 |
Win a prestigious prize. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |