| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Marine Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 4 | Continued as Marine Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Marine Support at age 34 |
| 5 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Marine Support at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 6 | Injured |
| 7 | Continued as Marine Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 7 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Marine Support at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Marine Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 10 | Continued as Marine Support at age 54 |
| 10 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 10 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant Major |
| 11 | Continued as Marine Support at age 58 |
| 11 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 11 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 7 |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |