| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 | Became a Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 4 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Captain |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 9 | Injured |
| 9 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |