| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Join a social movement. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 3 | Became a Physician at age 22 |
| 3 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 26 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 5 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 6 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 6 | Gain an Enemy |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 8 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 8 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Settler |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Colonist at age 50 |
| 10 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 10 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |