| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
21 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Gus Commins hold out until relief arrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 2 |
26 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Gus Commins from Gus Commins's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
37 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Gus Commins from Gus Commins's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |