| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 9 | Became a Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 9 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 10 | Became a Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |