| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Switched to Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Drafted into Law Enforcement |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 8 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 8 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |