| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Manager |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 7 | Became a Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Continued as Star Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 10 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Star Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 11 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Star Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 12 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Colonel |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Star Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | You are ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against your conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |