| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 2 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Switched to Marine Support at age 34 |
| 5 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 6 | Continued as Marine Support at age 38 |
| 6 | A mission goes wrong; you and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain your jailer as an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |