| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 6 | Switched to Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Returned to Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Gain a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |