| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Infantry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 1 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 1 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 1 | Is now a Captain |
| 2 | Continued as Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Physician at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 13 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Is now a Crewman |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 13 | Is now a Ensign |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 14 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 14 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |