| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Enforcer at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Gain a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Marine |
| 9 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |