| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Switched to Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |