| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Melvin Gray into bankruptcy. Melvin Gray salvages what Melvin Gray can. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |