| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Cavalry 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/Cavalry |
| 1 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 1 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 1 | Is now a Captain |
| 2 | Continued as Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 2 | Is now a Major |
| 3 | Continued as Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 4 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 4 | Continued as Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 9 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |