| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 1 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Switched to Marine Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 9 | Returned to Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |