| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Bud Ornery's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
29 |
Risk Bud Ornery's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 4 |
29 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Bud Ornery's work. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
39 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
39 |
The planetary government interferes with Bud Ornery's research for political or religious reasons. Bud Ornery continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
41 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
Make a breakthrough in Bud Ornery's field. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 8 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
45 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
48 |
Make a breakthrough in Bud Ornery's field. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
53 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 10 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |