| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Switched to Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Henchman |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Victim of a crime |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |