| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 3 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Warrior |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Became a Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Lackey |
| 6 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 7 | Returned to Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Injured. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |