| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
29 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Dow Ruth's career. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
36 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 6 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 6 |
39 |
Dow Ruth is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 9 |
47 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
49 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 10 |
51 |
Became a Prisoner (Inmate). |
| 10 |
54 |
Disgraced. Word of Dow Ruth's criminal past reaches Dow Ruth's homeworld. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |