| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Abram Bates is falsely accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed Abram Bates as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
26 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
29 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Abram Bates's career. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 5 |
32 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Abram Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Abram Bates, ending Abram Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
37 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
41 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |