| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 1 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Entered Marine Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Expand the field of Science, but gain a Rival in your former tutor. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | A mission goes wrong; you and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain your jailer as an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 9 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 10 | Became a Pirate at age 50 |
| 10 | Is now a Lackey |
| 10 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Henchman |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Pirate |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |