| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 7 | Became a Marine Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 7 | Injured |
| 7 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Marine Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Marine Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Enforcer at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |