| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
22 |
Obie McLelland survey an alien world. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
24 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Obie McLelland's scout ship. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
32 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
35 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
42 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 |
42 |
Gain a contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |