| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Switched to Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 6 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Settler |
| 10 | Continued as Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |