| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 1 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Technician |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 4 | Switched to Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Good fortune |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 11 | Switched to Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Drafted into Navy |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | Scarred. |
| 12 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 12 | Is now a Ensign |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |