| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 8 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Commander |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Admiral |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |