| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Alpha Bates do not know what happened to Alpha Bates. There is a gap in Alpha Bates's memory. |
| 2 |
22 |
Entered University. |
| 2 |
25 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 2 |
25 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 2 |
26 |
Graduated. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Win a prestigious prize. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves Alpha Bates's social standing. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Artist |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Alpha Bates's business expands, Alpha Bates's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Alpha Bates is rewarded for Alpha Bates's diligence or cunning. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
50 |
Alpha Bates learn something Alpha Bates should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Alpha Bates can profit from illegally. |
| 9 |
50 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |