| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
A sudden war destroys Lyle McDonald's trade routes and contacts, forcing Lyle McDonald to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 4 |
28 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |