| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Intern |
| 6 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Political manoeuvrings usurp your position. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Marine |
| 8 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Star Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Continued as Star Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 12 | Continued as Star Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |