| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
30 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
34 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
38 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
40 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |