| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 2 |
24 |
Ruth Bates is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
28 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
32 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Ruth Bates's scout ship. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
35 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 3 with the new title Senior Scout. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
37 |
Ruth Bates survey an alien world. |