| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Settler |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Explorer |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 7 | Became a Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 8 | Became a Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Continued as Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |