| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Technician |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |