| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
22 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Charlie Long's commander’s error or incompetence, but Charlie Long survive. |
| 3 |
28 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Wild Talent (Psion). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Charlie Long's Contacts or Allies betrays Charlie Long, ending Charlie Long's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
| 6 |
38 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Prisoner (Thug). |
| 7 |
43 |
Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Prisoner (Inmate) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
47 |
Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Switched to Prisoner (Fixer) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
50 |
Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 9 |
50 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |