| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 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 | Switched to Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Retired at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |