| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Drafted into Marine |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Became a Ground Assault at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Marine |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 12 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 66 |
| 13 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 13 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Corporal |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 70 |
| 14 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |