| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
34 |
Psychologically damaged by Homer Harrington's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
A good deal ensures Homer Harrington is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
46 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |