| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 1 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 2 | Became a Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Returned to Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 4 | Returned to Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 6 | Continued as Wanderer at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 11 | Became a Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |