| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Entered University at age 26 |
| 3 | Expand the field of Art, but gain a Rival in your former tutor. |
| 3 | Dropped out of university. |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 11 | Switched to Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |