| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Manager |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 5 | Became a Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 8 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 58 |
| 11 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 11 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Captain |
| 12 | Continued as Cavalry at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Major |
| 13 | Continued as Cavalry at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Cavalry at age 70 |
| 14 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 14 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 5 |
| 14 | Is now a Colonel |
| 14 | Forced to muster out. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |