| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 | Gain a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 3 | Switched to Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Returned to Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Switched to Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |