| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 4 | Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Private |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Captain |
| 8 | Continued as Cavalry at age 46 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 9 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Gain a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 10 | Became a Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 10 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Continued as Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Contact with Government. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 12 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Wanderer at age 66 |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |