| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 2 | Entered Army Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 3 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 6 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 7 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Cavalry at age 46 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 50 |
| 10 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 11 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 11 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 6 |
| 11 | Is now a Sergeant Major |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |