| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gerhard McGuire's Contacts or Allies betrays Gerhard McGuire, ending Gerhard McGuire's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
29 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
29 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Gerhard McGuire's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |