| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 1 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Captain |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 5 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 8 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |