Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Smith Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Smith Bates, ending Smith Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
2 |
23 |
Gained a contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 1 with the new title Henchman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
3 |
27 |
Smith Bates spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
4 |
34 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Rogue (Thief) with previous rank. |
5 |
36 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
6 |
39 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Smith Bates to flee off-planet. |
7 |
39 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
7 |
41 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
43 |
Graduated. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
8 |
44 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
49 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
10 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
51 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
11 |
51 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
52 |
Smith Bates retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
57 |
A notable academic consults with Smith Bates about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
13 |
59 |
Retired. |
13 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |