| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | A mission goes wrong; you and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain your jailer as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Thug at age 38 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Fixer at age 42 |
| 8 | Defeated a prison gang. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Inmate at age 46 |
| 9 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Returned to Thug at age 50 |
| 10 | Parole hearing. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Paroled from prison. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |