Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
1 |
21 |
Billy Bates is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Billy Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Billy Bates, ending Billy Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
28 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
31 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
4 |
33 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
5 |
37 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
6 |
39 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
7 |
41 |
Switched to Entertainer (Performer). |
7 |
43 |
One of Billy Bates's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Billy Bates into the criminal underworld. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
8 |
47 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
9 |
51 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Billy Bates's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 3. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
10 |
57 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 4. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
11 |
61 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
11 |
61 |
Tested for psionic powers |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 5 with the new title Famous Performer. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
12 |
65 |
Good fortune |
12 |
65 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 6. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
13 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
66 |
A notable academic consults with Billy Bates about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |