| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Barney Holland learn something Barney Holland should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Barney Holland can profit from illegally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
25 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Barney Holland's life into chaos, forcing Barney Holland to leave the planet. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 |
29 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
32 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
40 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 6 |
41 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |