| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Risk Mabel Bates's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mabel Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Mabel Bates, ending Mabel Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 4 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
35 |
Mabel Bates run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 6 |
36 |
Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |