| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Infantry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 1 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Thief at age 26 |
| 3 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Switched to Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 8 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 10 | Became a Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 10 | Is now a Ensign |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |