| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Became a Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Physician at age 62 |
| 12 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Physician at age 66 |
| 13 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Physician at age 70 |
| 14 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 14 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |