| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 | Became a Marine Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Marine Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Marine Support at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Retired at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |