| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Good fortune |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Became a Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Enforcer at age 42 |
| 7 | Arrested |
| 8 | Became a Fixer at age 46 |
| 8 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 9 | Switched to Inmate at age 50 |
| 9 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Inmate at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Fixer at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |