| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
19 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
27 |
Injured. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
31 |
Alex Bates have no idea what happened to Alex Bates – they found Alex Bates's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 5 |
33 |
Alex Bates secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, although they do not share Alex Bates's faith. Gain an Ally in the family and a Rival who disagrees with Alex Bates's choice. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 6 |
37 |
A notable academic consults with Alex Bates about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |