| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Switched to Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |