| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Moved to a new world. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Accused of a crime |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Became a Inmate at age 38 |
| 6 | Parole hearing. |
| 6 | Paroled from prison. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |