| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Entered Marine Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 3 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Army Support at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Private |
| 5 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 6 | Continued as Army Support at age 34 |
| 6 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Switched to Infantry at age 38 |
| 7 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 8 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 9 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |