| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 4 | Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Gain a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Commander |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 8 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Became a Corporate at age 62 |
| 12 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Corporate at age 66 |
| 13 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Corporate at age 70 |
| 14 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |