| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
19 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Ruby Holt's conscience. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
26 |
Ruby Holt's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Ruby Holt may salvage what Ruby Holt can and give up. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ruby Holt's Contacts or Allies betrays Ruby Holt, ending Ruby Holt's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 7 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
38 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ruby Holt's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
42 |
Ruby Holt's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |