| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 1 |
20 |
Bertrand Lowther is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 2 |
25 |
A notable academic consults with Bertrand Lowther about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
46 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
50 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Bertrand Lowther into bankruptcy. Bertrand Lowther salvages what Bertrand Lowther can. |