| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 26 |
| 4 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 6 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Captain |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 8 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 8 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Major |
| 9 | Continued as Cavalry at age 46 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 50 |
| 10 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Switched to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |