| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 | Became a Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Private |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |