| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
25 |
Buford Sheils foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Buford Sheils gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
41 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buford Sheils's Contacts or Allies betrays Buford Sheils, ending Buford Sheils's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 8 |
48 |
Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 9 |
52 |
Buford Sheils aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |