| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 7 | Switched to Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |