Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Clay Bates left the community. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Psion (Adept). |
2 |
24 |
Achieve a new level of discipline in Clay Bates's powers/ |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Psion (Adept) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Psion (Adept). |
3 |
29 |
Gain a contact outside of normal circles. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Psion (Adept). |
4 |
31 |
Psionic strength increases. |
5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Adept |
5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Clay Bates's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
6 |
38 |
Returned to Psion (Adept). |
6 |
39 |
Gain a contact outside of normal circles. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
46 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
48 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Clay Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Clay Bates, ending Clay Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
9 |
48 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
48 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
9 |
52 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Clay Bates's unit. |
9 |
52 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
10 |
56 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |