| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Switched to Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Switched to Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Became a Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Colonist at age 58 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Accused of a crime |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |