| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Marine Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 3 | Became a Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Rookie |
| 4 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 2 contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 | Gain a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 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 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |