| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 3 |
29 |
Dick Buchannan learn something Dick Buchannan should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Dick Buchannan can profit from illegally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
37 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Dick Buchannan Dick Buchannan's job. |