| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 | Became a Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 10 | Became a Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Public opinion turns on you. |