| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
20 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Burley Shorten's commander’s error or incompetence, but Burley Shorten survive. |
| 1 |
20 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Burley Shorten is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Burley Shorten's career. |
| 5 |
38 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 6 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |