| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 3 | Entered Marine Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Commissioned in Marine/Ground Assault |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Captain |
| 5 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 5 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 6 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Ground Assault |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 7 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |