| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 2 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 3 | Switched to Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 4 | Returned to Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Continued as Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |