| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 2 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Captain |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Colonel |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 6 |
| 6 | Is now a Brigadier |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 7 |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |