| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 4 | Continued as Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Continued as Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |