| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Entered Army Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Switched to Barbarian at age 42 |
| 8 | Drafted into Army |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Became a Cavalry at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 50 |
| 10 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 10 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 11 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 12 | Returned to Barbarian at age 58 |
| 12 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Warrior |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 13 | Retired at age 62 |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |