Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
21 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
2 |
23 |
Public opinion turns on Eric Ruth. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
24 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
3 |
27 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
5 |
33 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
5 |
33 |
Gain a contact. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
6 |
36 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Eric Ruth's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Eric Ruth is blamed for the disaster. Eric Ruth is court - martialled and discharged. |
7 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
38 |
Find valuable salvage. |
8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Eric Ruth's Contacts or Allies betrays Eric Ruth, ending Eric Ruth's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
9 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
45 |
Eric Ruth do not know what happened to Eric Ruth. There is a gap in Eric Ruth's memory. |
10 |
45 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
10 |
46 |
Accused of a crime |
10 |
49 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
11 |
49 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
11 |
53 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
12 |
53 |
Switched to Prisoner (Fixer) with previous rank. |
12 |
54 |
Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Switched to Prisoner (Inmate) with previous rank. |
13 |
61 |
A guard takes a dislike to Eric Ruth. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
61 |
Returned to Prisoner (Fixer). |
14 |
64 |
Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
65 |
Returned to Prisoner (Thug). |
15 |
69 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
69 |
Continued as Prisoner (Thug). |
16 |
71 |
Disgraced. Word of Eric Ruth's criminal past reaches Eric Ruth's homeworld. |
17 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
73 |
Continued as Prisoner (Thug). |
17 |
76 |
Parole hearing. |
17 |
77 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Thug) rank 1. |
18 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
77 |
Returned to Prisoner (Inmate). |
18 |
81 |
The warden takes an interest in Eric Ruth's case. |
18 |
81 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Inmate) rank 1. |
19 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
81 |
Returned to Prisoner (Fixer). |
19 |
83 |
Special Duty. |
20 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
20 |
85 |
Returned to Prisoner (Inmate). |
20 |
87 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
21 |
89 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |