| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
A good deal ensures Romeo Bates is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
36 |
A good deal ensures Romeo Bates is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Romeo Bates's conscience. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
45 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
49 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Romeo Bates from Romeo Bates's work. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
54 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
57 |
Good fortune. |
| 11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |