| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Became a Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 12 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Rookie |
| 12 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Corporal |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 66 |
| 13 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |