| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 | Became a Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Switched to Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Switched to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 9 | Switched to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Switched to Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 10 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |