| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
21 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Abe Bates's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Abe Bates do not know what happened to Abe Bates. There is a gap in Abe Bates's memory. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 4 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
26 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Abe Bates out of business. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 5 |
31 |
Abe Bates accepted an offer of inducements to betray Abe Bates's faith. Gain 150,000 in cash. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |