| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 4 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 4 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 5 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 6 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 7 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 7 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Returned to 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 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 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 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 11 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |