| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Worker at age 30 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 6 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 8 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 46 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |