| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
23 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Willie Butler's career. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
Nearly killed. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 4 |
33 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Willie Butler's commander’s error or incompetence, but Willie Butler survive. |
| 4 |
33 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 6 |
39 |
Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 7 |
42 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 8 |
49 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 4 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 9 |
53 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 5 with the new title Gunnery Sergeant. |
| 10 |
53 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 10 |
56 |
Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 10 |
57 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 6 with the new title Sergeant Major. |
| 10 |
57 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
| 11 |
57 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 11 |
58 |
A notable academic consults with Willie Butler about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |