| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Victim of a crime |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 3 | Switched to Flight at age 22 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 6 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 7 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 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 | Became a Thief at age 46 |
| 9 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |