| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Commissioned in Marine/Marine Support |
| 1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Continued as Marine Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 3 | Continued as Marine Support at age 26 |
| 3 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 | Promoted to Marine Support officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Marine Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to Marine Support officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Marine Support at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |