| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |