| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 | Became a Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 4 | Injured |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 5 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 5 |
| 8 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | A mission goes wrong; you and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain your jailer as an Enemy. |