| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
21 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Derrick Williams's life into chaos, forcing Derrick Williams to leave the planet. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Derrick Williams join a gambling circle on board. |
| 2 |
25 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
Derrick Williams is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Derrick Williams's guilt drives Derrick Williams to excel. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Derrick Williams from Derrick Williams's work. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Win a prestigious prize for Derrick Williams's work. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |