| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Thief at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Switched to Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 6 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Returned to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |