| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 6 | Became a Intelligence at age 38 |
| 6 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 7 | Continued as Intelligence at age 42 |
| 7 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Agent |
| 8 | Continued as Intelligence at age 46 |
| 8 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Intelligence at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 9 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 10 | Continued as Intelligence at age 54 |
| 10 | Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 11 | Became a Ground Assault at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Marine |
| 11 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 11 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 12 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 62 |
| 12 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 12 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Corporal |
| 13 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 66 |
| 13 | Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |