| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Became a Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 6 | Became a Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Marine |
| 6 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 6 | Injured |
| 6 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Intern |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 11 | Switched to Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Assistant |
| 11 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |