| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 1 | Commissioned in Marine/Ground Assault |
| 1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Ground Assault |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Victim of a crime |
| 11 | Continued as Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |