| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 6 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Rookie |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Henchman |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 11 | Became a Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |