| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Gain a contact. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 6 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 7 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 7 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 8 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Cavalry at age 46 |
| 9 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 50 |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Switched to Flight at age 58 |
| 12 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 12 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Flight at age 62 |
| 13 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Commander |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |