| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Army Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Army Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 7 | Became a Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |