| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 2 |
21 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Orin Cropper's career. |
| 2 |
24 |
Commissioned in Army (Infantry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 3 |
27 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Returned to Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
35 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 6 |
36 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 7 |
39 |
Voluntarily left Flight |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
40 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |