| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Settler |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 10 | Became a Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 11 | Became a Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Fixer at age 62 |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |