| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elaine McKerras's Contacts or Allies betrays Elaine McKerras, ending Elaine McKerras's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 5 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 5 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
37 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 6 |
38 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Elaine McKerras hold out until relief arrives. |
| 6 |
41 |
Commissioned in Army (Infantry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 7 |
42 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Elaine McKerras's unit. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |