| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Became a Army Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Army Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 3 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Army Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 4 | Promoted to Army Support rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 5 | Continued as Army Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 6 | Continued as Army Support at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to Army Support rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Army Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 7 | Promoted to Army Support rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Army Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Army Support rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant Major |
| 9 | Continued as Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 9 | Promoted to Army Support rank 7 |
| 10 | Continued as Army Support at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 10 | Promoted to Army Support rank 8 |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Switched to Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Performer at age 62 |
| 12 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 13 | Became a Free Trader at age 66 |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 14 | Continued as Free Trader at age 70 |
| 14 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |