| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 1 | Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Forced to muster out. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Assistant |
| 10 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Clerk |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |