| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Attacked by enemies that Hal Buchannan easily defeat. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain Enemy if Hal Buchannan don't already have one. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Hal Buchannan run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
33 |
Hal Buchannan foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
40 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Hal Buchannan's career. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
41 |
Hal Buchannan is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
45 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Hal Buchannan's life into chaos, forcing Hal Buchannan to leave the planet. |