| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Warrior |
| 3 | Became a Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 | Became a Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 8 | Switched to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Drafted into Law Enforcement |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Rookie |
| 9 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Detective |
| 12 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 62 |
| 12 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 12 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 66 |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 13 | Is now a Chief |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |