| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 4 | Became a Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Returned to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |