| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Became a Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 7 | Switched to Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Became a Fixer at age 46 |
| 8 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 9 | Continued as Fixer at age 50 |
| 9 | Make friends with another inmate; gain them as a Contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Switched to Inmate at age 54 |
| 10 | Joined a prison gang |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Inmate at age 58 |
| 11 | Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |