| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Rolla Paterson's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Rolla Paterson is blamed for the disaster. Rolla Paterson is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |