| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Paul Ruiz left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
A rival researcher blackens Paul Ruiz's name or steals Paul Ruiz's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Paul Ruiz, forcing Paul Ruiz to leave Paul Ruiz's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
32 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
35 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 |
36 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 |
38 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
38 |
Gain Enemy if Paul Ruiz don't already have one. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Paul Ruiz's Contacts or Allies betrays Paul Ruiz, ending Paul Ruiz's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 8 |
45 |
Opponents of Paul Ruiz's belief system ambush Paul Ruiz. |
| 8 |
45 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |