| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 | Became a Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 3 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 6 | Switched to Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Thug at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. |
| 10 | Switched to Inmate at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Fixer at age 58 |
| 11 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 12 | Returned to Inmate at age 62 |
| 12 | Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Returned to Thug at age 66 |
| 13 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |