| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 2 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 6 | Became a Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |