| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 1 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | Good fortune |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |