| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 7 | Continued as Thief 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 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 9 | Switched to Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Returned to Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 12 | Returned to Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |