| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Army Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Switched to Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 10 | Became a Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |