| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Rookie |
| 1 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 2 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 22 |
| 2 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 3 | Became a Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Moved to a new world. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 7 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 8 | Returned to Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 11 | Switched to Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |