| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Gunner (Turret) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 22. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Drafted into Army |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Private |
| 5 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 5 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 9 | Became a Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 11 | Became a Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 11 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 11 | Is now a Ensign |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 12 | Gain a contact. |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 13 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Commander |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |