| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 1 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 5 | Gain an Enemy |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Nearly killed. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |