| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 1 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 8 | Became a Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 10 | Switched to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |