| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Intern |
| 3 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |