| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Widely recognized. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 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 Barbarian at age 26 |
| 4 | Drafted into Scout |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 8 | Became a Administrator at age 42 |
| 8 | Is now a Assistant |
| 8 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Clerk |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 46 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 10 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 10 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Manager |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Chief |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 12 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Director |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |