| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 | Switched to Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 4 | Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |