| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Study Seafarer (Sail) as a hobby. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 5 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 | Became a Physician at age 34 |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 42 |
| 8 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 9 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 10 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |