| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Thurman Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Thurman Bates, ending Thurman Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 3 |
27 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
29 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
40 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
44 |
A good deal ensures Thurman Bates is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 7. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |