| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 | Fled from the draft. |
| 1 | Kicked out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 2 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 3 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 6 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 6 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 7 | Returned to Wanderer at age 38 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 7 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 8 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 9 | Became a Dilettante at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 9 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 10 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 11 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 12 | Retired at age 58 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |