| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Switched to Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Switched to Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Returned to Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 8 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 9 | Returned to Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Manager |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |