| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Wanderer at age 30 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 5 | Switched to Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 6 | Returned to Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 9 | Returned to Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 9 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |