| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Returned to Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Accused of a crime |
| 7 | Became a Inmate at age 42 |
| 7 | Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Thug at age 46 |
| 8 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Thug at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Inmate at age 58 |
| 11 | Special Duty. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |