| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Switched to Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You may salvage what you can and give up. |
| 7 | Switched to Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 10 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 12 | Switched to Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Wanderer at age 66 |
| 13 | Amnesia. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |