Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of John Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays John Shorten, ending John Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
29 |
Refuse to abuse John Shorten's position for profit. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
29 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
4 |
29 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
4 |
31 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
33 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
5 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
34 |
Contact with Government. |
5 |
37 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
37 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
6 |
39 |
John Shorten is rewarded for John Shorten's diligence or cunning. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
7 |
42 |
John Shorten's business expands, John Shorten's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
8 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
9 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
48 |
John Shorten come into conflict with a splinter group John Shorten's own religion which maintains John Shorten's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired. |
10 |
51 |
Moved to a new world. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
11 |
55 |
Tested for psionic powers |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |