| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
33 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
36 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 5 with the new title Captain. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Etta Manning have no idea what happened to Etta Manning – they found Etta Manning's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |