| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
19 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Hope Bates's unit. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Hope Bates's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hope Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Hope Bates, ending Hope Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 6 |
40 |
A notable academic consults with Hope Bates about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 7 |
42 |
Hope Bates refused an offer of inducements to betray Hope Bates's faith. Gain 2 enemies. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |