| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Buster Barrett's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
31 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buster Barrett's Contacts or Allies betrays Buster Barrett, ending Buster Barrett's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
34 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Buster Barrett's scout ship. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
38 |
Severely injured. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
40 |
Buster Barrett is chosen to represent Buster Barrett's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 9 |
42 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
43 |
Buster Barrett is chosen to represent Buster Barrett's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 9 |
46 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |