| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Switched to Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | You survey an alien world. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Switched to Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Free Trader at age 66 |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |