| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 1 |
20 |
Widely recognized. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Abuse Joel Walsham's position for profit. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 4 |
33 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Joel Walsham's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Joel Walsham is blamed for the disaster. Joel Walsham is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |