| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buster Cropper's Contacts or Allies betrays Buster Cropper, ending Buster Cropper's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
21 |
Buster Cropper is rewarded for Buster Cropper's diligence or cunning. |
| 3 |
24 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
28 |
Buster Cropper spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 |
28 |
Buster Cropper have no idea what happened to Buster Cropper – they found Buster Cropper's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
29 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 |
32 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 5 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
36 |
Buster Cropper's business or ship thrives. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
41 |
Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
43 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |