| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Gain an Enemy |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 | Became a Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Major |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |