| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hobart Buchannan's Contacts or Allies betrays Hobart Buchannan, ending Hobart Buchannan's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
Accused of a crime |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Good Behaviour. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Fixer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
29 |
Paroled from prison. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 5 |
34 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Hobart Buchannan's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Hobart Buchannan is blamed for the disaster. Hobart Buchannan is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
35 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
43 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
46 |
A good deal ensures Hobart Buchannan is living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 10 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |