Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
21 |
Psychologically damaged by Buford Paterson's time in the scouts. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
2 |
22 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Buford Paterson's unit. |
2 |
25 |
Commissioned in Army (Cavalry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
3 |
26 |
Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
4 |
30 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
5 |
30 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
5 |
31 |
Psychologically damaged by Buford Paterson's time in the scouts. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
36 |
Buford Paterson have no idea what happened to Buford Paterson – they found Buford Paterson's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
7 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
38 |
Gained a contact. |
7 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
8 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
8 |
43 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Buford Paterson's research for political or religious reasons. Buford Paterson continue working secretely. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
45 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
9 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
51 |
A rival researcher blackens Buford Paterson's name or steals Buford Paterson's research. Gain a Rival. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
56 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |