| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Navy (Flight). |
| 2 |
21 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 |
23 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 3 |
27 |
John Ruth is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 4 |
28 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Public opinion turns on John Ruth. |
| 6 |
32 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
36 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
40 |
A good deal ensures John Ruth is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
44 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
46 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 10 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
52 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |