| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 1 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Gain a contact. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 6 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 9 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 10 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 10 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Switched to Flight at age 54 |
| 11 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |