| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Vance Ames survey an alien world. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Vance Ames spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
30 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 4 |
31 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 5 |
36 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |