| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 1 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Became a Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Marine |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Continued as Star Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 10 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 11 | Continued as Star Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |