| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Intern |
| 3 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 | Severely injured. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 7 | Switched to Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |