| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Marine Support at age 22 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Marine Support at age 26 |
| 4 | Good fortune |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 5 | Continued as Marine Support at age 30 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 6 | Continued as Marine Support at age 34 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Continued as Marine Support at age 38 |
| 7 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 7 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Marine Support at age 42 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant Major |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Corporate at age 46 |
| 9 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 10 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 10 | Is now a Rookie |
| 10 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Corporal |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |