| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Army Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 | Switched to Marine Support at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Marine Support at age 42 |
| 7 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Marine Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Marine/Marine Support |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Promoted to Marine Support officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Continued as Marine Support at age 50 |
| 9 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 10 | Continued as Marine Support at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |