| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 2 | Became a Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 2 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Switched to Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Accused of a crime |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |