| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 6 | Returned to Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Commander |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Gain a contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a Captain |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |