| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 5 | Became a Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 6 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 9 | Became a Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 11 | Became a Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 11 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Moved to a new world. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |