| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Join a social movement. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | You are ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against your conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 3 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 5 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |