| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Mae Ross's career. |
| 2 |
24 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 3 |
24 |
Voluntarily left Flight |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
25 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Mae Ross's life into chaos, forcing Mae Ross to leave the planet. |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
27 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
31 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |