| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Became a Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 6 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |