| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rufus Jones's Contacts or Allies betrays Rufus Jones, ending Rufus Jones's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 2 |
24 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Rufus Jones's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Rufus Jones from Rufus Jones's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Rufus Jones's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
37 |
Rufus Jones's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Rufus Jones start again from scratch. |
| 5 |
37 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Rufus Jones's conscience. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
46 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Rufus Jones stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 8 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 8 |
48 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 8 |
48 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |