| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 2 |
23 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 3 |
27 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Elwood Cumming's actions. Elwood Cumming actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Elwood Cumming's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
29 |
Elwood Cumming's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Elwood Cumming may salvage what Elwood Cumming can and give up. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Win a prestigious prize for Elwood Cumming's work. |