Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buford Borthwell's Contacts or Allies betrays Buford Borthwell, ending Buford Borthwell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
3 |
27 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
4 |
31 |
Gained a contact. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
5 |
33 |
Moved to a new world. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |
6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
37 |
Good fortune |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
43 |
A good deal ensures Buford Borthwell is living the high life for a few years. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
45 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Buford Borthwell out of business. |
9 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
9 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
48 |
Attacked by enemies that Buford Borthwell easily defeat. |
9 |
48 |
Gain Enemy if Buford Borthwell don't already have one. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
51 |
Attacked by enemies that Buford Borthwell easily defeat. |
10 |
51 |
Gain Enemy if Buford Borthwell don't already have one. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
54 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
12 |
58 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
61 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
13 |
64 |
Buford Borthwell do not know what happened to Buford Borthwell. There is a gap in Buford Borthwell's memory. |
14 |
64 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
14 |
64 |
Submitted to the draft. |
14 |
64 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
14 |
65 |
Buford Borthwell have no idea what happened to Buford Borthwell – they found Buford Borthwell's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
65 |
Retired at age 65. |
15 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
15 |
66 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
69 |
Forced to muster out. |
16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
69 |
Retired. |
16 |
70 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
75 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |