| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Orville Paterson do not know what happened to Orville Paterson. There is a gap in Orville Paterson's memory. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
29 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Refuse to abuse Orville Paterson's position for profit. |
| 4 |
33 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
35 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Orville Paterson's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Orville Paterson is blamed for the disaster. Orville Paterson is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Orville Paterson's scout ship. |