| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 5 | Became a Intelligence at age 30 |
| 5 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 7 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 8 | Switched to Flight at age 42 |
| 8 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 46 |
| 9 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 10 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |