Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
21 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
25 |
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. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
28 |
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. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
4 |
29 |
Clay Bates refused an offer of inducements to betray Clay Bates's faith. Gain 1 enemies. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
5 |
33 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Clay Bates has become Clay Bates's superior. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
6 |
39 |
A notable academic consults with Clay Bates about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
7 |
44 |
Clay Bates is involved in good works in the community, gaining the respect of a large segment of
society. Gain SOC +1 and an Ally. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
8 |
47 |
Clay Bates refused an offer of inducements to betray Clay Bates's faith. Gain 6 enemies. |
9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
9 |
48 |
Retired. |
9 |
49 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
53 |
Good fortune. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |