| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 3 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 6 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 7 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Wanderer at age 42 |
| 8 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 8 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Wanderer at age 46 |
| 9 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 10 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Explorer at age 54 |
| 11 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 58 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |