| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 6 | Became a Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Manager |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 10 | Became a Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 11 | Switched to Worker at age 58 |
| 11 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |