| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 7 | Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Warrior |
| 8 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a 3rd Officer |