Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
1 |
19 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
1 |
25 |
Failed as a colonist. |
2 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
26 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
2 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
29 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
30 |
Cal Shorten is falsely accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed Cal Shorten as an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
30 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
4 |
32 |
Abuse Cal Shorten's position for profit. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
5 |
38 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
42 |
Cal Shorten's ship is damaged, and Cal Shorten have to hitch-hike Cal Shorten's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
42 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Cal Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Cal Shorten, ending Cal Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
45 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
45 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
46 |
Cal Shorten is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
9 |
46 |
Demoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank -1. |
10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |