| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Pirate at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Lackey |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Technician |
| 8 | Continued as Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 9 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Barbarian at age 54 |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |