| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Became a Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Amnesia. |
| 6 | Continued as Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 7 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |