| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vance Ruth's Contacts or Allies betrays Vance Ruth, ending Vance Ruth's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
23 |
Victim of a crime |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 3 |
30 |
A notable academic consults with Vance Ruth about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 4 |
33 |
Vance Ruth come into conflict with a splinter group Vance Ruth's own religion which maintains Vance Ruth's version is the wrong one. Gain 3 Rivals. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 5 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
35 |
Vance Ruth foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
39 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Vance Ruth's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Vance Ruth is blamed for the disaster. Vance Ruth is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Vance Ruth's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |