| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Scoundrel |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 10 | Became a Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 11 | Returned to Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Gain a contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Continued as Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |