| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Kicked out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 2 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 3 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 5 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Became a Scientist at age 46 |
| 9 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 10 | Cheated in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 10 | Gain an Enemy |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 11 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 11 | Is now a Rookie |
| 11 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Corporal |
| 12 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 12 | Uncover a major conspiracy against your employers. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 13 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 62 |
| 13 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 13 | Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Detective |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 66 |
| 14 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 70 |
| 15 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |