| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 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 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 2 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 2 | Is now a Major |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |