| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 2 | Became a Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 | Switched to Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 | Returned to Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |