| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Entered Army Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 30 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 6 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Manager |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 8 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 10 | Victim of a crime |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |