| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
20 |
Ruben Ames learn something Ruben Ames should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Ruben Ames can profit from illegally. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 2 |
25 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ruben Ames's Contacts or Allies betrays Ruben Ames, ending Ruben Ames's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
| 4 |
30 |
Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 1 with the new title Henchman. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
| 5 |
33 |
Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
| 6 |
38 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Ruben Ames to flee off-planet. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
39 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ruben Ames into bankruptcy. Ruben Ames salvages what Ruben Ames can. |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
45 |
A notable academic consults with Ruben Ames about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 9 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |