| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
22 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Thomas Bates inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
28 |
Thomas Bates have been following false teachings! |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 5 |
34 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Thomas Bates's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Thomas Bates is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
39 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Thomas Bates far from home. |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
42 |
Thomas Bates accepted an offer of inducements to betray Thomas Bates's faith. Gain 210,000 in cash. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
45 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |