| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
24 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Baxter Bates a minor celebrity |
| 3 |
27 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
31 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Baxter Bates far from home. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
36 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
41 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |