| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
23 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Obie Carlson into bankruptcy. Obie Carlson salvages what Obie Carlson can. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
27 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 3 |
27 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 4 |
30 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Obie Carlson's unit. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 5 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |