| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
30 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 4 |
34 |
Walter Shackley is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Walter Shackley's guilt drives Walter Shackley to excel. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |