| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | A mission goes wrong; you and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain your jailer as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Physician at age 26 |
| 3 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Switched to Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Became a Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 13 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 13 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 70 |
| 14 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 14 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 14 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 74 |
| 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 40,000 for medical bills. |