| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Army Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 10 | Switched to Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 58 |
| 11 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 11 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 12 | Continued as Cavalry at age 62 |
| 12 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 12 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |