| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Contacted by an underground psionic group |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Wild Talent at age 38 |
| 7 | An anti-psi cult or gang attempts to expose or attack you. |
| 8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 8 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Surveyor at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |