Okay working on a char Idea here is some basic math and choices.
Starting 850 xp
0: Terran 240 xp
0.5: Comstar 50 xp
1: Blue Collar 210 xp
2: High School 400 xp
3: Tech College 600 xp
Technician/Civilian 120 xp +1 year
Technician/Vehicle 96 xp +2 years
Technician/Aerospace 120 xp +2 years
3: Military Enlistment 720 xp
Basic Training 120 xp +.5 years
Technician/Military 144 xp +1.5 years
Technician/’Mech 120 xp +1 year 24 years old
Used: 3790 xp Left: 1210
Fast Learner 300 XP
Tech Empathy 300 XP
Left: 610 XP
anyways, I am thinking a guy that grew up with family in the Tech industry, went to technical school couldn't find a job and need to pay the bills so joined Com Guards and went through more training and is about to be deployed.