| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Technician |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Army Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Private |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Army Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 10 | Became a Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 11 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 11 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |