| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 1 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 4 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Captain |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 6 | Became a Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 7 | Became a Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 11 | Continued as Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |