| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Thief at age 26 |
| 3 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Severely injured. |
| 6 | Became a Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 10 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 11 | Became a Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 62 |
| 12 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 12 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 66 |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |