| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 3 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 6 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 9 | Returned to Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |