| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Alene Ruth's conscience. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
26 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Alene Ruth's research for political or religious reasons. Alene Ruth continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alene Ruth's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
A rival researcher blackens Alene Ruth's name or steals Alene Ruth's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Alene Ruth stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
34 |
Alene Ruth is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
41 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |