| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 3 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 3 | Contact with Government. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 4 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 5 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 6 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 8 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 46 |
| 9 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 10 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 11 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 58 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 | Amnesia. |
| 17 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |