| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 10 | Continued as Star Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Became a Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |