| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
20 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
24 |
A mission goes wrong and America Gillis is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
A good deal ensures America Gillis is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
29 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in America Gillis's scout ship. |