| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Infantry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Continued as Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 5 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 10 | Switched to Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Contact with Government. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |