| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
20 |
Widely recognized. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Alma Ward out of business. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
31 |
Political upheaval strikes Alma Ward's homeworld, and Alma Ward is caught up in the revolution. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |