| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 3 | Became a Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You survey an alien world. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |