| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buford Xavier's Contacts or Allies betrays Buford Xavier, ending Buford Xavier's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 3 |
26 |
Buford Xavier went above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 4 |
31 |
Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 2 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 3 with the new title Detective. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 6 |
38 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 7 |
43 |
Buford Xavier went above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 5 with the new title Chief. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 8 |
48 |
Severely injured. |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
49 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
55 |
Gained a contact. |
| 10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
60 |
Buford Xavier's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 11 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 12 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 12 |
61 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Buford Xavier into bankruptcy. Buford Xavier salvages what Buford Xavier can. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
61 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 13 |
64 |
Buford Xavier refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Buford Xavier's faith. |
| 13 |
65 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 14 |
69 |
A notable academic consults with Buford Xavier about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
69 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 15 |
70 |
Opponents of Buford Xavier's belief system ambush Buford Xavier. |
| 15 |
70 |
Injured. |
| 16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
70 |
Retired. |
| 16 |
72 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
78 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 18 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |