| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 2 | Continued as Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 5 | Switched to Administrator at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Assistant |
| 5 | 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. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Clerk |
| 6 | Continued as Administrator at age 38 |
| 6 | A family scandal forces you out of your position. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Drafted into Navy |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 13 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 13 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |