| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 3 | Switched to Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 30 |
| 4 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Agent |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Corporate Agent |
| 5 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Became a Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |