| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elwood Forbes's Contacts or Allies betrays Elwood Forbes, ending Elwood Forbes's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 4 |
29 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 4 |
33 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 5 |
34 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Elwood Forbes's career. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |