| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Victim of a crime |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
27 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
31 |
Colonel Buckman survey an alien world. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
37 |
Colonel Buckman survey an alien world. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Colonel Buckman's Contacts or Allies betrays Colonel Buckman, ending Colonel Buckman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Contact with Government. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 8 |
46 |
One of Colonel Buckman's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Colonel Buckman into the criminal underworld. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 2. |