| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 2 |
23 |
Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Win a prestigious prize for Buford Silva's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Buford Silva's conscience. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
51 |
Buford Silva run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 |
51 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 10 |
52 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Buford Silva into bankruptcy. Buford Silva salvages what Buford Silva can. |
| 11 |
52 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 11 |
53 |
Accused of a crime |