| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Good fortune |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 3 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 7 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 8 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Colonist at age 46 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Free Trader at age 50 |
| 10 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Flight at age 54 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 58 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |