| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Pilot (Small Craft) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 3 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Settler |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 6 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |