| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Severely injured. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 2 | Became a Army Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 3 | Continued as Army Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 3 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Army Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 4 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Army Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 6 | Switched to Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 7 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Cavalry at age 46 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |