| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Entered Army Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Join a social movement. |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 4 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Switched to Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 7 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Returned to Surveyor at age 50 |
| 10 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Scout |