| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Make a breakthrough in Alpha Bartley's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alpha Bartley's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
Alpha Bartley's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Alpha Bartley start again from scratch. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Alpha Bartley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
A good deal ensures Alpha Bartley is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 7 |
45 |
Alpha Bartley is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
| 7 |
45 |
Demoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank -1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 8 |
47 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 0. |