| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Political upheaval strikes Lyle McDadden's homeworld, and Lyle McDadden is caught up in the revolution. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Lyle McDadden Lyle McDadden's job. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
29 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Lyle McDadden's career. |
| 4 |
31 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |