| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 1 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 8 | Returned to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 9 | Became a Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Army/Army Support |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 10 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |