| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Buster Banks is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Buster Banks's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Buster Banks's research for political or religious reasons. Buster Banks continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Buster Banks's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Buster Banks's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
36 |
A rival researcher blackens Buster Banks's name or steals Buster Banks's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
42 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |