| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 4 | Became a Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Intern |
| 4 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 8 | Became a Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |