| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 2 | Entered Army Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Kicked out of military academy. |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 3 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 4 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 4 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Army Support at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Army Support at age 50 |
| 10 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Corporal |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |