| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 1 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |