| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 1 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 1 | Is now a Captain |
| 2 | Continued as Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 3 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 10 | Became a Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 11 | Switched to Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Victim of a crime |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |