| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buford Prescott's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Buford Prescott into bankruptcy. Buford Prescott salvages what Buford Prescott can. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
24 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Buford Prescott from Buford Prescott's work. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Buford Prescott's conscience. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 7 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
42 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Buford Prescott stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 8 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 8 |
46 |
Buford Prescott survey an alien world. |