| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Olen Carroll is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Olen Carroll's Contacts or Allies betrays Olen Carroll, ending Olen Carroll's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 4 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
28 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 4 |
30 |
Commissioned in Army (Army Support) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 5 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 6 |
36 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Olen Carroll's career. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 7 |
40 |
Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 8 |
46 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 9 |
47 |
A notable academic consults with Olen Carroll about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |