| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 | Gain an Enemy |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Corporal |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 58 |
| 11 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 11 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Cavalry at age 62 |
| 12 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 12 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Cavalry at age 66 |
| 13 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 13 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 5 |
| 13 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |