| 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 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Helmer Foale's commander’s error or incompetence, but Helmer Foale survive. |
| 2 |
25 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
A mission goes wrong; Helmer Foale and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Helmer Foale's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant Colonel. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 5 with the new title Colonel. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 6 with the new title Brigadier. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
A mission goes wrong and Helmer Foale is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
44 |
Opponents of Helmer Foale's belief system ambush Helmer Foale. |
| 7 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |