| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Expand the field of Melee, but gain a Rival in your former tutor. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 2 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 2 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Captain |
| 3 | Continued as Cavalry at age 22 |
| 3 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Major |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 4 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 5 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 9 | Switched to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 9 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 10 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 11 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 12 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 13 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 14 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 14 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 5 |
| 14 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 70 |
| 15 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 15 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 15 | Is now a Ensign |
| 15 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 15 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 16 | Retired at age 74 |
| 16 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 17 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |