| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
14 |
Study Science (Social Sciences/Linguistics) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
16 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
16 |
Became a Dolphin Military (Guardian). |
| 2 |
16 |
Commissioned in Dolphin Military (Guardian) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 2 |
18 |
Spend a lengthy period serving as an auxiliary aboard a spacecraft operating underwater, such
as a system defence boat. |
| 2 |
20 |
Promoted to Dolphin Military (Guardian) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 3 |
20 |
Continued as Dolphin Military (Guardian). |
| 3 |
24 |
A brutal amphibious warfare campaign forces Darlene McKerras to spend as much time fighting out of water as in. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Dolphin Military (Guardian) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Dolphin Military (Guardian). |
| 4 |
25 |
An ambitious planetary operation goes badly wrong leaving Darlene McKerras beached ashore without functional protective gear. Dehydration and skin damage requires lengthy recovery. |
| 5 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
27 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Darlene McKerras's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Darlene McKerras is blamed for the disaster. Darlene McKerras is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Sea Patrol (Dolphin Military). |
| 6 |
27 |
Became a Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 6 |
29 |
A war or insurgency erupts on Darlene McKerras's world. Darlene McKerras is drafted into the military. |
| 7 |
29 |
Switched to Dolphin Military (Sea Patrol) with the new title Major and previous rank. |
| 7 |
32 |
Participate in a major sea battle |
| 7 |
33 |
Promoted to Dolphin Military (Sea Patrol) officer rank 4 with the new title Lt. Colonel. |