| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
29 |
Melvin Cain run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
33 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Switched to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
41 |
Melvin Cain is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Melvin Cain's guilt drives Melvin Cain to excel. |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 7 |
41 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
45 |
Forced to muster out. |