| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Cal Bates's life into chaos, forcing Cal Bates to leave the planet. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
32 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |