| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Pirate at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Lackey |
| 1 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Henchman |
| 2 | Continued as Pirate at age 22 |
| 2 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Pirate at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |