I'm not sure about the numbered stars, but the first one, with the "C" in the middle means that you are a CHARTER MEMBER, and got on board at the beginning of this grand adventure.

The next one says "Star Member" when you hover your mouse over it. I think that just means that you are paid up for this year???

The next 3 on your profile show that you paid for Series 1, 2 & 3 when you hover your mouse over it.

I'm not sure what the other numbers designate, but assume it's a series?

Can somebody, please, explain those stars next to our names in the profile and other places. I have been a member from the start and those little stars go up to one with a number '3' on it. I have seen other members who have stars with numbers '6', or '8', or '9'. Why? I'm just curious what the system is that TQS is using.