| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
19 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Buford Vear's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Buford Vear stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Buford Vear is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
40 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
43 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 7 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
43 |
Gain Enemy if Buford Vear don't already have one. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
52 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |