| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 5 | Nearly killed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |