| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 5 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Private |
| 5 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 7 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Cavalry at age 46 |
| 8 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 8 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant Major |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |