| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 6 | Became a Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 7 | Switched to 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 Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |