| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 2 | Entered Marine Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 4 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Captain |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 6 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Colonel |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 8 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Brigadier |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 9 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 9 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 7 |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |