Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
2 |
21 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
24 |
David Bates run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
29 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against David Bates's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
6 |
36 |
Became a Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel. |
6 |
38 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 1. |
7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Noble (Diplomat) with the new title 3rd Secretary and previous rank. |
7 |
42 |
Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Noble (Diplomat) rank 2 with the new title 2nd Secretary. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Noble (Diplomat). |
8 |
48 |
A family scandal forces David Bates out of David Bates's position. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Noble (Diplomat) rank 3 with the new title 1st Secretary. |
9 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Dilettante (Noble). |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Noble (Diplomat). |
9 |
51 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Noble (Diplomat) rank 4 with the new title Counsellor. |
10 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Administrator (Noble). |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Noble (Diplomat). |
10 |
55 |
Good fortune |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Noble (Diplomat) rank 5 with the new title Minister. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Voluntarily left Diplomat |
11 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
60 |
David Bates retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
64 |
A notable academic consults with David Bates about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |