Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
20 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Rolla Bates, forcing Rolla Bates to leave Rolla Bates's career. Gain a Rival. |
1 |
20 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
25 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
31 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Rolla Bates's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
38 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Rolla Bates's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rolla Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Rolla Bates, ending Rolla Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
8 |
45 |
Rolla Bates accepted an offer of inducements to betray Rolla Bates's faith. Gain 450,000 in cash. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired. |
9 |
50 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
53 |
Gained a contact. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |