| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Pirate at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Lackey |
| 1 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 2 | Became a Physician at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Marine Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 3 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Marine/Marine Support |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Intern |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 8 | Switched to Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |