| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 7 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 9 | Switched to Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 11 | Became a Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 11 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Journalist at age 62 |
| 12 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Journalist at age 66 |
| 13 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Journalist at age 70 |
| 14 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Journalist at age 74 |
| 15 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 15 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 15 | Forced to muster out. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |