| 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 and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 | Became a Artist at age 22 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 5 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 6 | Injured. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |