| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Elta Bates's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Elta Bates's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Elta Bates into bankruptcy. Elta Bates salvages what Elta Bates can. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
46 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Elta Bates's conscience. |