| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | Victim of a crime |
| 1 | Forced to muster out. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 | Switched to Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 54 |
| 10 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 11 | Became a Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 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 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |