| 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 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Major |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 5 |
| 8 | Is now a Colonel |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 6 |
| 9 | Is now a General |
| 10 | Continued as Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 7 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Infantry at age 58 |
| 11 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 11 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 8 |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |