Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rubin Hand's Contacts or Allies betrays Rubin Hand, ending Rubin Hand's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
27 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
4 |
30 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
31 |
Commissioned in Army (Cavalry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
5 |
35 |
Good fortune |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
6 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
6 |
37 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
6 |
37 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
7 |
37 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
7 |
38 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
8 |
44 |
Rubin Hand spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
8 |
44 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
9 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
45 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
9 |
47 |
Rubin Hand's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
10 |
52 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
55 |
A good deal ensures Rubin Hand is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
58 |
A good deal ensures Rubin Hand is living the high life for a few years. |
12 |
61 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
13 |
65 |
Rubin Hand is chosen to represent Rubin Hand's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
13 |
65 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |