| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
Ruby Cheyne's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Ruby Cheyne start again from scratch. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
26 |
Ruby Cheyne have no idea what happened to Ruby Cheyne – they found Ruby Cheyne's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |