| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
23 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
Nearly killed. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 4 |
33 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 6 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
34 |
Returned to Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
37 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
42 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Howell Byrd's career. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 5 with the new title Captain. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 8 |
46 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Howell Byrd's career. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 6 with the new title Admiral. |