| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Pirate at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Lackey |
| 1 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 2 | Switched to Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 4 | Switched to Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |