| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
| 2 | Became a Army Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 2 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Army Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Continued as Army Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 | Became a Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Henchman |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |