| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 | Became a Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Accused of a crime |
| 6 | Became a Inmate at age 38 |
| 6 | A riot engulfs the prison. |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Inmate at age 42 |
| 7 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Inmate at age 46 |
| 8 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Inmate at age 50 |
| 9 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Parole hearing. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |