| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
22 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Buford Ortiz left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
24 |
Buford Ortiz's ship is damaged, and Buford Ortiz have to hitch-hike Buford Ortiz's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 4 |
32 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 5 |
33 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Psion (Psi-Warrrior) with the new title Psi-Soldier. |
| 6 |
37 |
Psionic abilities make Buford Ortiz uncomfortable to be around. One contact or ally becomes a rival. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Psion (Psi-Warrrior). |
| 7 |
42 |
An anti-psi cult or gang attempts to expose or attack Buford Ortiz. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
45 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |