| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Rookie |
| 4 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 1 contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 5 | Became a Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Settler |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Explorer |
| 10 | Continued as Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 11 | Continued as Colonist at age 58 |
| 11 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Field Researcher at age 62 |
| 12 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |