| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 | Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 2 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 6 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 7 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 9 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 9 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 11 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |