Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
19 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ruthie Bent's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
23 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ruthie Bent's Contacts or Allies betrays Ruthie Bent, ending Ruthie Bent's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
38 |
Ruthie Bent run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
45 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
49 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ruthie Bent's Contacts or Allies betrays Ruthie Bent, ending Ruthie Bent's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
50 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
57 |
Ruthie Bent do not know what happened to Ruthie Bent. There is a gap in Ruthie Bent's memory. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired. |
12 |
59 |
Accused of a crime. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Amnesia. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
73 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |