Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
24 |
Buck Carrington run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
3 |
28 |
Buck Carrington learn something Buck Carrington should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Buck Carrington can profit from illegally. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
4 |
29 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Buck Carrington's life into chaos, forcing Buck Carrington to leave the planet. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
5 |
31 |
One of Buck Carrington's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Buck Carrington into the criminal underworld. |
5 |
33 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
6 |
35 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Buck Carrington's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
7 |
39 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
8 |
39 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
42 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
9 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
9 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
46 |
Buck Carrington is chosen to represent Buck Carrington's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
10 |
49 |
Buck Carrington is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
10 |
49 |
Demoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 0 with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |