| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Enforcer at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Enforcer |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |