| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Intern |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Marine Support at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Marine |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Continued as Marine Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Barbarian at age 46 |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |