| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |