| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |