| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Malcolm Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Malcolm Bates, ending Malcolm Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Malcolm Bates's business or ship thrives. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |