| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Ruben Bowditch out of business. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 3 |
28 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ruben Bowditch's Contacts or Allies betrays Ruben Bowditch, ending Ruben Bowditch's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
43 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 4. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 9 |
47 |
Opponents of Ruben Bowditch's belief system ambush Ruben Bowditch. |
| 9 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |