| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Drafted into Army |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Became a Army Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 6 | Became a Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Intern |
| 6 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 8 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 8 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |