| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Gun Combat (Slug) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 3 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 3 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Warrior |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 5 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Corporate at age 38 |
| 7 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 8 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 9 | Switched to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 13 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 14 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 70 |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 | Gained a contact. |
| 17 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |