| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Earnest Ruiz's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
24 |
Earnest Ruiz have no idea what happened to Earnest Ruiz – they found Earnest Ruiz's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Earnest Ruiz's Contacts or Allies betrays Earnest Ruiz, ending Earnest Ruiz's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
Earnest Ruiz inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
31 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 5 |
35 |
Widely recognized. |
| 5 |
35 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Contact with Government. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Earnest Ruiz's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |