| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 | Gain an Enemy |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Physician at age 22 |
| 2 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |