| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Continued as Marine Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 3 | Continued as Marine Support at age 26 |
| 3 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 4 | Became a Pirate at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Lackey |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |