| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 | Became a Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 10 | Switched to Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |