Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
19 |
Michael Ruth's ship is damaged, and Michael Ruth have to hitch-hike Michael Ruth's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
1 |
19 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
2 |
19 |
Entered University. |
2 |
20 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
2 |
20 |
Fled from the draft. |
2 |
20 |
Dropped out of university. |
3 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
21 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
23 |
Michael Ruth's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
5 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
6 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
7 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
37 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
37 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
37 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
8 |
38 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
9 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
9 |
41 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
44 |
Good fortune |
9 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
10 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
49 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
11 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Michael Ruth's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
11 |
53 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
57 |
Michael Ruth aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |