Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel. |
1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
2 |
23 |
Become deeply involved in politics on Ernest Shorten's world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
3 |
29 |
Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 2 with the new title Ingrate. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
4 |
33 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
5 |
36 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 4 with the new title Black Sheep. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
6 |
42 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 5. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
7 |
46 |
Ernest Shorten reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, Ernest Shorten sponge off Ernest Shorten's family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 6 with the new title Scoundrel. |
8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
46 |
Switched to Noble (Diplomat) with the new title Ambassador and previous rank. |
8 |
47 |
Ernest Shorten reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, Ernest Shorten sponge off Ernest Shorten's family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Noble (Diplomat) rank 7. |
9 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Diplomat |
9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
9 |
50 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
53 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ernest Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Ernest Shorten, ending Ernest Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
53 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
10 |
54 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ernest Shorten's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
61 |
A sudden war destroys Ernest Shorten's trade routes and contacts, forcing Ernest Shorten to flee that region of space. |
11 |
61 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Retired. |
12 |
62 |
Moved to a new world. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
72 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
79 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
85 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
87 |
Moved to a new world. |
19 |
89 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |