| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Drafted into Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
37 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
38 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |