| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
22 |
Study Language (Trokh (Aslan)) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Gussie Nisbet survey an alien world. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Gussie Nisbet have no idea what happened to Gussie Nisbet – they found Gussie Nisbet's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
29 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Gussie Nisbet hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 5 |
33 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 6 |
38 |
Opponents of Gussie Nisbet's belief system ambush Gussie Nisbet. |
| 6 |
38 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |