| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 3 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 5 | Became a Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Switched to Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 11 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Barbarian at age 62 |
| 12 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 13 | Became a Flight at age 66 |
| 13 | Is now a Crewman |
| 13 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 13 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 13 | Is now a Ensign |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Flight at age 70 |
| 14 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |