| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Switched to Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 | Became a Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Marine/Ground Assault |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 8 | Returned to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |