| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Became a Army Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 3 | Continued as Army Support at age 26 |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |