| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 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 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
| 4 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 4 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Became a Scientist at age 38 |
| 7 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 8 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 9 | 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. |
| 9 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 9 | Gain an Enemy |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 12 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 13 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |