| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 2 | Became a Inmate at age 22 |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Continued as Inmate at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Switched to Thug at age 30 |
| 4 | Parole hearing. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Paroled from prison. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 6 | Switched to Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Returned to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Victim of a crime |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |