Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
2 |
22 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
3 |
25 |
One of John Shorten's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings John Shorten into the criminal underworld. |
4 |
26 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
4 |
29 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making John Shorten a minor celebrity |
4 |
30 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
5 |
33 |
One of John Shorten's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings John Shorten into the criminal underworld. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 2. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
6 |
35 |
John Shorten is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
7 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
35 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
39 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
8 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
43 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
47 |
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. |
10 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
51 |
John Shorten run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
51 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
55 |
A notable academic consults with John Shorten about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
11 |
55 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
59 |
John Shorten refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share John Shorten's faith. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
13 |
59 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
63 |
John Shorten faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to John Shorten's efforts. |
13 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
13 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 3 with the new title Priest. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
14 |
65 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than John Shorten has become John Shorten's superior. |
14 |
67 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 4 with the new title Senior Priest. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
15 |
71 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |