| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
Mack Long is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mack Long's Contacts or Allies betrays Mack Long, ending Mack Long's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Marine (Star Marine) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Mack Long is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Mack Long run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
36 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 7 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
40 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
44 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |