| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Failed to qualify for Historian Poet (Dolphin Civilian). |
| 1 |
12 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Military (Sea Patrol) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
14 |
A mission goes badly wrong when a human leader disregards Bud Ronald's advice because Bud Ronald is ‘just a Dolphin’ and then blames Bud Ronald for their mistake. Bud Ronald try and fail to prove Bud Ronald's innocence. |
| 2 |
16 |
Continued as Dolphin Military (Sea Patrol). |
| 2 |
18 |
Bud Ronald's unit is involved in a savage campaign against primitive indigenous aquatic aliens that troubles Bud Ronald's conscience. If Bud Ronald refuse to participate Bud Ronald is ejected from this career. |
| 3 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
20 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 3 |
20 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 3 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
26 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |