| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Drafted into Marine |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Became a Ground Assault 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 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 5 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 38 |
| 6 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 6 | Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 42 |
| 7 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 46 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Scout |