| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Military Academy(Naval Academy) |
| 1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Risk Buck Rand's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buck Rand's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Buck Rand into bankruptcy. Buck Rand salvages what Buck Rand can. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
42 |
Drafted into Cavalry |