| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 2 | Involved in the planning of an impressive heist. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Enforcer |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 3 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 4 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 | Switched to Explorer at age 30 |
| 5 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 6 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 6 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 7 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 8 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Colonist at age 46 |
| 9 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 10 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |