| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Baxter Lane out of business. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
26 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Baxter Lane's commander’s error or incompetence, but Baxter Lane survive. |
| 2 |
26 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Marine (Star Marine) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 5 |
38 |
Injured |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 4 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 7 |
43 |
Baxter Lane is ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against Baxter Lane's conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
44 |
Baxter Lane learn something Baxter Lane should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Baxter Lane can profit from illegally. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
50 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |