Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
2 |
24 |
A mission goes wrong; Hermon Shorten and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Hermon Shorten's jailer as an Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
29 |
Hermon Shorten run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
41 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
45 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Hermon Shorten's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
45 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
9 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hermon Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Hermon Shorten, ending Hermon Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
10 |
50 |
Hermon Shorten faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Hermon Shorten's efforts. |
10 |
50 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |