| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Burt McDonaugh's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Burt McDonaugh from Burt McDonaugh's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
34 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Died at age 39 |