| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
20 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buck Franklin's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
29 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Buck Franklin's research for political or religious reasons. Buck Franklin continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
A rival researcher blackens Buck Franklin's name or steals Buck Franklin's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Make a breakthrough in Buck Franklin's field. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Gained a contact. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Make a breakthrough in Buck Franklin's field. |