| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 | Returned to Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 8 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 11 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 11 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 62 |
| 12 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |