| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 8 | Returned to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Switched to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Thief at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Continued as Thief at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Thief at age 62 |
| 12 | Arrested |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Became a Fixer at age 66 |
| 13 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Switched to Thug at age 70 |
| 14 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |