| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
20 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Buford McLusky's commander’s error or incompetence, but Buford McLusky survive. |
| 1 |
20 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 2 |
25 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 3 |
30 |
Buford McLusky is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buford McLusky's Contacts or Allies betrays Buford McLusky, ending Buford McLusky's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
45 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |