| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Make a breakthrough in Buford Fox's field. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
24 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Buford Fox's research for political or religious reasons. Buford Fox continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
42 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Buford Fox stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
44 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
50 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 8 |
50 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
51 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
56 |
Victim of a crime. |
| 11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |