| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 3 Allies. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Marine/Ground Assault |
| 2 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Captain |
| 3 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 4 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 5 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 5 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 5 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Colonel |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Ground Assault |
| 6 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 6 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 8 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |