| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 4 | Became a Enforcer at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Switched to Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 11 | Became a Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |