| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 3 |
30 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
31 |
Al Carter is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Al Carter's Contacts or Allies betrays Al Carter, ending Al Carter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
38 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 8 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
38 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
41 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Al Carter's actions. Al Carter actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |