| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
20 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Don Thompkins's career. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 2 |
24 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 3 |
29 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
33 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
34 |
Don Thompkins survey an alien world. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |