| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 11 | Is now a Ensign |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |