| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
| 1 |
19 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Buford Ortiz to flee off-planet. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
A sudden war destroys Buford Ortiz's trade routes and contacts, forcing Buford Ortiz to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 3 |
24 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Buford Ortiz's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
28 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
31 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
36 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Buford Ortiz's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
40 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Buford Ortiz stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
40 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |