| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Gain a contact. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Intelligence at age 42 |
| 7 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Agent |
| 8 | Continued as Intelligence at age 46 |
| 8 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 9 | Continued as Intelligence at age 50 |
| 9 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 10 | Became a Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Returned to Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 70 |
| 14 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |