| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Ford Rand is rewarded for Ford Rand's diligence or cunning. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
30 |
Political upheaval strikes Ford Rand's homeworld, and Ford Rand is caught up in the revolution. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
31 |
Contact with Government. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 |
38 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
39 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Ford Rand's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Ford Rand is blamed for the disaster. Ford Rand is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
42 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
47 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
51 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
54 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 10 |
55 |
Forced to muster out. |