| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Thief at age 18 |
| 1 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 3 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 6 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 10 | Became a Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |