| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 3 | Switched to Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Major |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Became a Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 9 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 10 | Became a Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Lackey |
| 10 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Henchman |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Pirate at age 58 |
| 11 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |