| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 5 | Returned to Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 10 | Continued as Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |