| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 2 | Entered Army Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 2 | Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 26 |
| 4 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 5 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 6 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Major |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Free Trader at age 46 |
| 9 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 10 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 13 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 13 | Gain a contact. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 14 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 14 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 14 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 15 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 15 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 6 |
| 15 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 74 |
| 16 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 17 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |