| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Drafted into Explorer |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Christ Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Christ Shorten, ending Christ Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Christ Shorten, forcing Christ Shorten to leave Christ Shorten's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Win a prestigious prize for Christ Shorten's work. |