| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 1 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 | Continued as Physician at age 22 |
| 2 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Continued as Physician at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Became a Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Victim of a crime |
| 11 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 11 | Is now a Ensign |
| 12 | Continued as Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 13 | Became a Barbarian at age 66 |
| 13 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |