| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | You survey an alien world. |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Switched to Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Victim of a crime |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Inmate at age 50 |
| 9 | Joined a prison gang |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Inmate at age 54 |
| 10 | A riot engulfs the prison. |
| 10 | Loot the guards/other prisoners. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |