| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 1 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 2 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 4 | Continued as Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 | Switched to Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 9 | Switched to Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |