| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
19 |
Buford Schmidt learn something Buford Schmidt should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Buford Schmidt can profit from illegally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
23 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
30 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
31 |
Buford Schmidt gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
38 |
Buford Schmidt gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
42 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 7 |
43 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Buford Schmidt Buford Schmidt's job. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
44 |
Abuse Buford Schmidt's position for profit. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 9 |
49 |
Gained a contact. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |