| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Join a social movement. |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Agent |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Corporate Agent |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 10 | Became a Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |