| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Ground Assault |
| 3 | Became a Dilettante at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 4 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 5 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 6 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 7 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |