Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Buford McCnaghty out of business. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
23 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buford McCnaghty's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
27 |
A good deal ensures Buford McCnaghty is living the high life for a few years. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
31 |
A sudden war destroys Buford McCnaghty's trade routes and contacts, forcing Buford McCnaghty to flee that region of space. |
4 |
31 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
33 |
Good fortune |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
36 |
Buford McCnaghty run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
8 |
40 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
44 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
45 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
52 |
Make a breakthrough in Buford McCnaghty's field. |
10 |
52 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
53 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
12 |
56 |
Retired. |
12 |
60 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |