| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 | Entered Army Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 1 Allies. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Cavalry at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Star Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 8 | Switched to Marine Support at age 42 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Continued as Marine Support at age 46 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Corporate at age 54 |
| 11 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate at age 58 |
| 12 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 13 | Continued as Corporate at age 62 |
| 13 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Corporate at age 66 |
| 14 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |