| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 | Became a Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a 1st Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 12 | Is now a Captain |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |