| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 2 | Became a Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Enforcer at age 30 |
| 4 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Retired at age 46 |
| 8 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Moved to a new world. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |