| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 | Became a Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 4 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Captain |
| 8 | Continued as Cavalry at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Major |
| 9 | Continued as Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |