Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
21 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
2 |
23 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Dick Shorten to flee off-planet. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
27 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Dick Shorten is living the high life for a few years. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
A good deal ensures Dick Shorten is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
42 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
45 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Dick Shorten's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
47 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
9 |
47 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
51 |
Find valuable salvage. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dick Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Dick Shorten, ending Dick Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
52 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
53 |
Dick Shorten faith is shaken. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |