Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
19 |
Blaine Shorten's business or ship thrives. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
2 |
22 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
2 |
25 |
Blaine Shorten is chosen to represent Blaine Shorten's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
29 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Blaine Shorten's conscience. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
32 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Blaine Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Blaine Shorten, ending Blaine Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Returned to Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Blaine Shorten's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
40 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Blaine Shorten out of business. |
8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
8 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
43 |
Moved to a new world. |
9 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
9 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
9 |
46 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Blaine Shorten's scout ship. |
9 |
48 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
10 |
50 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |