Term | History |
1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
2 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
3 | Became a Ground Assault at age 26 |
3 | Is now a Marine |
3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
3 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
4 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 30 |
4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
4 | Is now a Corporal |
5 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 34 |
5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
5 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 3 |
5 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
6 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 38 |
6 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
6 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 4 |
6 | Is now a Sergeant |
7 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 42 |
7 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
8 | Returned to Colonist at age 46 |
8 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
9 | Is now a Crewman |
9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
11 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |