| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
21 |
Join a social movement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
25 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
29 |
Bud Hopkins spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Bud Hopkins have no idea what happened to Bud Hopkins – they found Bud Hopkins's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bud Hopkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Bud Hopkins, ending Bud Hopkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 9 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |