| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
20 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 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 |
23 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Melba Long's career. |
| 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 |
Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant Colonel. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 5 with the new title Colonel. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Marine (Ground Assault) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
38 |
Melba Long is ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against Melba Long's conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Melba Long's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
41 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
47 |
One of Melba Long's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Melba Long into the criminal underworld. |