| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Join a social movement. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 30 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 8 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. |
| 9 | Returned to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |