| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Free Trader at age 34 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Dilettante at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 10 | Victim of a crime |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 11 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |