Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
19 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
2 |
23 |
A mission goes wrong and Bud Burton is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
3 |
24 |
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. |
3 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
4 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
26 |
Bud Burton foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
28 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
4 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
5 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
5 |
29 |
Bud Burton is falsely accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed Bud Burton as an Enemy. |
6 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
32 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
36 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Bud Burton into bankruptcy. Bud Burton salvages what Bud Burton can. |
8 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
8 |
40 |
Bud Burton faith is shaken. |