| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Continued as Physician at age 22 |
| 2 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 4 | Switched to Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 5 | Became a Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 7 | Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |