| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate 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 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Fixer at age 62 |
| 12 | Vocational Training. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |