| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |