| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Widely recognized. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 2 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Continued as Physician at age 22 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 26 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 5 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Returned to Physician at age 50 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 11 | Became a Explorer at age 54 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |