Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
20 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
23 |
Gerard Shorten's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
3 |
24 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
4 |
31 |
A notable academic consults with Gerard Shorten about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
5 |
31 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
35 |
Find valuable salvage. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
36 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
43 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Gerard Shorten's conscience. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
44 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
49 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
55 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
59 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Gerard Shorten, forcing Gerard Shorten to leave Gerard Shorten's career. Gain a Rival. |
11 |
59 |
Nearly killed. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |