| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Science (Planetology) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Kicked out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 2 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Physician at age 22 |
| 3 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 26 |
| 4 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 7 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Switched to Wanderer at age 42 |
| 8 | Drafted into Scout |
| 9 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Returned to Barbarian at age 50 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |