| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Rookie |
| 3 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 3 contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 30 |
| 4 | Victim of a crime |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 5 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 34 |
| 5 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Detective |
| 6 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Accused of a crime |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Thug at age 46 |
| 8 | Defeated a prison gang. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Thug at age 50 |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Thug at age 54 |
| 10 | Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Fixer at age 58 |
| 11 | Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Returned to Thug at age 62 |
| 12 | You are moved to a higher security prison. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Thug at age 66 |
| 13 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |