| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Intelligence at age 22 |
| 2 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 2 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Agent |
| 3 | Continued as Intelligence at age 26 |
| 3 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Manager |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 9 | Switched to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |