| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 1 |
22 |
Melvin Hays faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Melvin Hays's efforts. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 3 |
27 |
Opponents of Melvin Hays's belief system ambush Melvin Hays. |
| 3 |
27 |
Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Melvin Hays learn something Melvin Hays should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Melvin Hays can profit from illegally. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Melvin Hays Melvin Hays's job. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
39 |
Injured. |
| 8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |