| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Aap Merkiig have no idea what happened to Aap Merkiig – they found Aap Merkiig's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 2 |
19 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
23 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 |
23 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 3 |
24 |
A mission goes wrong and Aap Merkiig is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
27 |
One of Aap Merkiig's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Aap Merkiig into the criminal underworld. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 5 |
30 |
Aap Merkiig is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Aap Merkiig get too close to? |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
34 |
One of Aap Merkiig's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Aap Merkiig into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Gained a contact. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 4 with the new title Correspondent. |