| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 2 | Entered Marine Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Become leader in social movement. |
| 2 | Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Marine Support at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Continued as Marine Support at age 26 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 5 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 5 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 6 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 7 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 8 | Became a Scientist at age 42 |
| 8 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 8 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 | Became a Corporate at age 46 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 10 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |