| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 2 | Entered Army Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 3 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 4 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 5 | Continued as Wanderer at age 30 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Wanderer at age 34 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Wanderer at age 38 |
| 7 | Amnesia. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 8 | Became a Physician at age 42 |
| 8 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 9 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 10 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 54 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 12 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |