| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 2 |
22 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 2 |
24 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 2 |
26 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
27 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
A good deal ensures Elma Edwards is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 7. |