| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
30 |
Helmer Buchannan's ship is damaged, and Helmer Buchannan have to hitch-hike Helmer Buchannan's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
33 |
When dealing with an alien race, Helmer Buchannan botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 |
33 |
Helmer Buchannan inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |