| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
When dealing with an alien race, Burton Heard botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 |
22 |
Burton Heard have no idea what happened to Burton Heard – they found Burton Heard's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
25 |
Burton Heard spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Psychologically damaged by Burton Heard's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Amnesia. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
37 |
A good deal ensures Burton Heard is living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
43 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |