| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 2 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 5 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |