| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 6 | Became a Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Journalist at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |