| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
20 |
Melton Forrest have no idea what happened to Melton Forrest – they found Melton Forrest's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 |
24 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
28 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
32 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
36 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 6 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
37 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
43 |
Melton Forrest is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 8 |
46 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |