| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
A good deal ensures Jewell Ford is living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
34 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
37 |
Forced to muster out. |