| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 3 Allies. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 3 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 6 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Became a Pirate at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Lackey |
| 9 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Henchman |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Pirate |
| 10 | Retired at age 50 |
| 10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |