| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 22 |
| 3 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Switched to Barbarian at age 26 |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Journalist at age 38 |
| 7 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 8 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 46 |
| 9 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 11 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |