| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 | Became a Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Marine |
| 6 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Captain |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 8 | Injured |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |