| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 5 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 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. |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |