| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Rookie |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 4 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Settler |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 9 | Switched to Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 11 | Became a Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |