| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 4 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 5 with the new title Gunnery Sergeant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joe Burns's Contacts or Allies betrays Joe Burns, ending Joe Burns's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |