| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 4 | Switched to Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Administrator at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Assistant |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 8 | Switched to Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 9 | Switched to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |