| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rick Rutter's Contacts or Allies betrays Rick Rutter, ending Rick Rutter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
A good deal ensures Rick Rutter is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
30 |
Rick Rutter's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
34 |
Make a breakthrough in Rick Rutter's field. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
35 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 7 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Rick Rutter from Rick Rutter's work. |
| 8 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
44 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Rick Rutter, forcing Rick Rutter to leave Rick Rutter's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
44 |
Severely injured. |
| 9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |