| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
21 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Jimmie Bates's unit. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 2 |
26 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Jimmie Bates's career. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 3 |
27 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 4 |
33 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Jimmie Bates's unit. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 5 |
36 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Jimmie Bates hold out until relief arrives. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
46 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
50 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |