| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Navy (Line/Crew) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
32 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Columbus Neal's career. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
36 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 8 |
45 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
49 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
52 |
Good fortune |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |