| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 6 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 7 | Switched to Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 9 | Returned to Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Accused of a crime |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |