| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Drafted into Army |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 5 | Continued as Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 5 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 10 | Returned to Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |