| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Leland Shorten out of business. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Leland Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Leland Shorten, ending Leland Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
38 |
Leland Shorten run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
38 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
42 |
Leland Shorten's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Leland Shorten start again from scratch. |
| 9 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 9 |
45 |
Leland Shorten is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 9 |
46 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |