| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor 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 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 2 | Became a Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Intern |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 5 | Switched to Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 5 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Retired at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |