| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Marine Support at age 22 |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Switched to Ground Assault at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |