| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 8 | Became a Cavalry at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |