| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Buford Bain's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Buford Bain inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
29 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
31 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Buford Bain's research for political or religious reasons. Buford Bain continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
37 |
Make a breakthrough in Buford Bain's field. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
41 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 8 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
46 |
Accused of a crime |